Lin, Grace

The Ugly Vegetables

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ISBN 13:: 9780881063363
author:: Lin, Grace
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 32
Genre:: Natural history & pets
Condition:: New
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The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin is a heartwarming story about celebrating differences. A young girl wishes for a garden full of bright flowers, but her mother shows her that their unusual vegetables have a special beauty too. As the harvest time approaches, everyone agrees that these "ugly" Chinese vegetables are actually the tastiest and most aromatic soup they've ever known. The neighborhood comes together to share flowers and delicious vegetable soup, teaching the young gardener that everything has its own unique value. With playful illustrations and a guide to the Chinese pronunciation of the vegetables, this charming book is perfect for anyone looking to learn about different cultures and appreciate the beauty in unexpected places.

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