Rating: 5 stars
When I tell people I have a children's book blog, they ask me: "Why don't you write a book of your own?"
Here's why: When we talked about this book at lunch, and thought of what other kitchen utensils would make good characters for books, we came up: a microwave. I tried to get the kids past it, but they were stuck on microwave. It'd be a mad one, according to Ben. And the door could be its mouth, added Lorelei. And it could be mean to all the other kitchen appliances until it needed help, and then it'd become friendly. Well, we at least we have characters, a conflict and resolution worked out... But a best-seller? Um, probably not.
But you're in luck. We didn't write this book. Amy Krouse Rosenthal did, and this book is GREAT! And has an Asian twist, which always makes me happy.
Chopsticks have been best friends for forever; they do everything together. "They are practically joined at the hip." But suddenly...one of them breaks a leg! He is quickly whisked away (by a whisk! I love it!) and repaired, but needs to stay off that one leg for a while. He encourages his partner to go out and do things for himself.
What a scary thing...but, after a few deep chopstick-breaths, off trots the friend for some solo adventures. He plays with playdoh, serves as a pole to vault, and participates in Pick Up Sticks.
When his buddy is better, they now have more things to enjoy...together. They realize they can now stand on their own, or stick together.
Guess what they play on the piano to celebrate? You guessed it...Chopsticks.
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| Lorelei, reading Chopsticks to Ben. |
Chopsticks have also myths like uneven chopsticks are considered a sign of a bad travel difficulties. Same wise, dropping chopsticks to the floor is associated with bad luck in the future.
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