Thursday, January 12, 2023

Dragon Noodle Party by Ying Chang Compestine and Paula Pang - OPTIONAL

Dragon Noodle Party by Ying Chang Compestine, illustrated by Paula Pang
. PICTURE BOOK. Holiday House, 2022. $19. 9780823449507 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: LOW 

Each of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac hurries up the hill with something for the Noodle Party – except snake, because he is the guest of honor. Each animal has a single, short sentence and two page spread and the story ends abruptly with snake being celebrated. 

I was underwhelmed by the story, and confused why a book coming out at the end of 2022 would celebrate snake, whose year isn’t until 2024. While the illustrations are cute, they don’t compensate for the unfulfilling tale. 

Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS 

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