{"product_id":"luli-and-the-language-of-tea-andrea-wang-hardcover","title":"Luli and the Language of Tea -- Andrea Wang, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThough they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak English, neither can anyone else. That's when she has a brilliant idea to host a tea party and bring them all together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuli removes her teapot, thermos, and teacups from her bag and calls out \"\u003ci\u003eChá!\u003c\/i\u003e\" in her native Chinese. One by one, her classmates pipe up in recognition: in Russian, Hindi, Turkish, Persian, Arabic, and Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili. Tea is a tasty language they all know well, and it gives them a chance to share and enjoy each other's company. When all the tea is gone and it's time for dessert, Luli gets to use her favorite English word, cookie! After that, the playroom isn't so quiet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInformed by her own experience as the child of Chinese immigrant parents, Andrea Wang makes the point that when you're looking to communicate with people, you look for a common bond. The word for \"tea\" is similar in many languages, and tea becomes the unifying metaphor that brings a diverse group of children together. Additional material at the back of the book explores the rich and ancient history of tea drinking across cultures all around the world and contains maps, statistics, and fascinating details that will delight young readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAn American Library Association Notable Children's Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andrea Wang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neal Porter Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/24\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.61\" H x 9.53\" L x 0.39\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780823446148\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46697956573338,"sku":"9780823446148","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9780823446148.jpg?v=1774762066","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/luli-and-the-language-of-tea-andrea-wang-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}