Mr. Chow lives for the night, when the moon is a wok full of simmering oil, and the shadows are as soft and warm as black sesame paste. Too bad he owns a supermarket and has to wake up very, very early. Mr. Chow hates mornings and so does his store: The shopping carts are sluggish, the front door yawns, and the pomelos roll down the aisle in a sleepy daze. When disaster strikes, Mr. Chow seeks advice from other workers and the similarly buoyant, anthropomorphic buildings they work in. And soon, he discovers that his store doesn't have to be a morning market...it can be a night market!
Night markets, which originated in Taiwan, have now spread across the globe, including the United States, offering a vibrant celebration of East Asian culture and traditions. These bustling markets are filled with sizzling street food, clothing and trinket stalls, art, and carnival games, creating a festive atmosphere. Debut author Emily Sun Li drew inspiration from her two years studying Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan and visiting these night markets to craft a whimsical myth about the creation of the very first Taiwanese night market. Her book, rooted in a celebration of culture, community, and ingenuity, features lyrical writing paired with magical illustrations by debut Taiwanese illustrator Yu Ting Cheng. Back matter includes the real history of Taiwanese night markets.---from the publisher
48 pages 978-0593887035 Ages 4-7
Keywords: Asian culture, markets, supermarket, morning vs night, grumpy, disaster, trying something new, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, diverse books, tales, myths
