Apple Pie 4^th of July

Written by Janet S. Wong

Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

Harcourt,  2002,  40 pp.,   $16.00

ISBN 0-15-202543-X  (ages: 4-8)

Rating:  R         Genre: Modern Fantasy

This is book about a little girl whose family cooks and sells Chinese food in their American store.  The little girl is shocked and feels her parents are wasting their time selling Chinese food especially on the 4^th of July.  Will her parents ever wake-up and change their ways?  Will they realize that apple pie is the dessert to eat on the 4^th of July or will they stick with fortune cookies????  Read to find out more about the blending of cultures.  This easy to read store contains illustrations that are rich and bright.

(Trade Book)

Reviewer:     Lanore Hensley

                    Pre-Service Teacher

                    Early Childhood Education

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