Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson. A Chinese American child fears that the food her parents are preparing to sell on the Fourth of July will not be eaten. Ages 3 to 7. Get your copy of Apple Pie Fourth of July by Wong, Janet S. at Book Outlet! Enjoy amazing savings on this captivating read. by Janet S. Wong and Margaret Chodos-Irvine Chinese food on the 4th of July? The young Chinese American narrator of this lively, read more 32 Total Resources 4 Awards 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books Meet-the-Author RecordingofApple Pie 4th of July Janet S. Wong Grade 1-4 Genre Holiday Picture Book Realistic Fiction Cultural Experience Asian American Year Hi friends! 🌟 Today, we're reading a super fun and special book called "Apple Pie Fourth of July" by Janet S. Wong! 🍏🥧 Join us as we dive into the story of a feisty Chinese American girl Buy a cheap copy of Apple Pie 4th of July book by Janet S. Wong. Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother Free Shipping on all orders over $15. Apple Pie 4th of July Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Recommended Book “This simply told story explores a child’s fears about cultural differences and fitting in with understanding and affectionone you won’t want to miss.” –School Library Journal Published by HMHarcourt Available at Amazon and IndieBound Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson. 540L (what's this?) Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson. By Janet S. Wong Pictures by Margaret Chodos-Irvine Wong, Janet S. Apple Pie 4th of July. Ill. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc., 2002. ISBN 9780152025434 Plot Summary "No one wants Chinese food on the Fourth of July, I say." A Chinese American girl is not happy that her parents are making Chinese food on the 4th of July. Today's Book: APPLE PIE 4TH OF JULY is written by Janet S Wong and illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine Donate to our growing educational channel that helps kids grow a love of reading Apple Pie Fourth of July Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the sky, she learns a surprising lesson. When a very young Alex loses a chess game to “moldy old” Uncle Hooya, he stops playing. But when Alex is injured playing football in the third grade, he joins the chess club where he faces Uncle Hooya’s nephew — and his own fears. Alex’s story is told in free verse to capture both his worry and joy. Wong's APPLE PIE 4TH OF JULY is a straightforward tale that expresses the feelings that many children who are first generation Americans experience—feelings that their parents don’t quite “get it”that their families aren’t truly American. It is a simply told story with a brief text. Apple Pie Fourth of July Watch this video clip to find out why this book is actually Janet Wong's public apology to her parents. Hearing the "boom, boom, boom" of the approaching parade, sniffing the apple pie baking in a neighbor's oven, she is distracted by the cooking smells from the store's kitchen, where her parents Chess is great exercise for the mind—and fun, too! APPLE PIE 4th of JULY This book landed Janet a gig at the White House—and reminds us of the importance of diversity and inclusion. HOMEGROWN HOUSE Gorgeous illustrations by E.B. Lewis enhance this story about making a house feel like a home. POETRY COLLECTIONS A SUITCASE OF SEAWEED & MORE Adam Williams read aloud "Apple Pie 4th of July" written by Janet S. Wong & illustrated by Margaret Chodos-IrvineTo get your own copy of the book, click here Margaret participates in a group blog-Books Around The Table-with the members of her children's book critique group, Laura Kvasnosky, Julie Larios and Julie Paschkis. Library Book: Apple Pie 4th of July (Avenues) [Short, Deborah J, Tinajero, Josefina Villamil, Schifini, Alfredo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Library Book: Apple Pie 4th of July (Avenues) Favorite Apple pie 4th of July by Janet S. Wong Publication date 2002 Topics Fourth of July -- Fiction, Cookery, Chinese -- Fiction, Chinese Americans -- Fiction Publisher Harcourt Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled; inlibrary Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 188.5M
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