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32 pp.
| Scholastic/Orchard |
November, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-545-52167-3$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Meilo So.
In this new tale of long-ago China, Mei fears she lacks Grandpa's magical genius for making noodles. When she asks him and the Moon Goddess for guidance, both advise that she look to herself, and Mei soon discovers her own magic. So's lively illustrations, with their busy street scenes and eye-catching details, will draw readers into the entertaining, whimsical story.