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Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round, The
Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Illustrator: Lorian Tu
Ages: 5 & Under
Published: 2021
Publisher: Orchard Books/ Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1-338-62119-8
Keywords: Asian, food, traditional cuisine, family, love
In refrains based on an American folk song, a multigenerational family shares their traditional Chinese foods and love. Animated joyful color illustrations. Detailed glossary with Chinese characters included.