Minh, who stubbornly refuses to eat rice, is led by talking grains on a magical adventure that teaches him about the rice harvest and may change his perspective on this ancient grain.
"This story was so enchanting and sweet, it felt like my m? (mom) was reading to me. Don't worry, M , I'm eating all my rice." Thien Pham, Eisner Awardwinning creator of
Family StyleRead the world to change the world! In this artful picture book, picky eater Minh goes on a fantastical journey through the mythology and agriculture of rice. Originally published in Vietnam by the nonprofit Room to Read, it has been beautifully revised for this global edition. I will
not eat rice! is Minhs constant dinnertime refrain. But one fateful night, an unusual event unfolds. A trio of talking grains of rice leads Minh on an otherworldly adventure where he must complete a magic mission before he can return home. Will this fantastical journey help our picky-eating hero finally have a change of heart?
A modern reimagining of a Vietnamese folktale, this enchanting story overflows with delight and wisdom. Follow Minh on a spellbinding trek that beautifully illustrates the age-old process of growing and harvesting riceand the limitless power of the ancient grain.
CHARITABLE SUPPORT WITH EVERY PURCHASE: Buying this book benefits children in Room to Reads global Literacy Program. Room to Read has supported publishing training and opportunities for international childrens book creators since 2003. The Read the World, Change the World partnership with Chronicle Books brings these international voices to English-language readers. Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.
CELEBRATION OF FOOD: Rice is the most widely consumed staple food for more than half the worlds population. In a long tradition of picture books celebrating a particular food, like
Dim Sum for Everyone or
Bee-Bim Bop!, this delicious childrens book explores facts and folklore about rice.
PERFECT FOR PICKY EATERS: Young readers will journey along with Minh, a picky eater, as he overcomes his pickiness through knowledge and community.
CONSERVATION EDUCATION: Through highly visual backmatter, readers will learn about how rice is grown, harvested, and prepared, as well as some of the mythology surrounding this staple food. Additional information includes an introduction to food scarcity, waste, and the resources used in the labor- and resource-intensive process of growing and distributing rice and other food.
Perfect for:
- Anyone who loves rice in all its many forms!
- Caregivers and educators in search of books for picky eaters
- AAPI audiences and anyone who loves Vietnamese culture, from cuisine to art to mythology
- Eco-conscious readers and anyone interested in sustainability
- Fans of Room to Read, non-profit book initiatives, and global children's literature
