The book tells the story of the chang family and the sense of community that can be born from a simple act of kindness. The runaway rice cake worksheets teachers pay teachers. The runaway rice cake is a delightful book for children that teaches the importance of sharing, selflessness, and community. However, they have only enough rice flour for one, and when its done, the ni ngao pops out of the pan and runs away. Additional information from movie mars product description after chasing the special rice cake, nian gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the chinese new year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded. Book the runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine bookroo. The matzah man by naomi howland passover story, passover.
Worksheets to accompany the picture book, the runaway rice cake, by ying chang compestine. After chasing the special rice cake, nian gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the chinese new year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly rewarded. Comparing similar stories across different cultures books suggested for this. Cassava and coconut milk khoai mi nuoc cot dua is a scrumptious little snack and this instant pot recipe makes it a cinch to cook. Goodreads members who liked the runaway rice cake also liked. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine its the chinese new year, and the chang family has only enough rice flour to make one niangao, a special new. The runaway rice cake was a delight to my 6yearold daughter and i thoroughly enjoyed reading it to her. Firsttime childrensbook illustrator chau presents a lively, colorful interpretation of the story despite some stiffness in his human figures. Ive received lots of requests to write a cookbook and i finally had some time to make it happen. The runaway rice cake book by ying chang compestine.
Find books like the runaway rice cake from the worlds largest community of readers. As the family gathers to prepare traditional nigngao, a special rice cake, they find only enough flour left to make one. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine scholastic. Oct 09, 2011 in the runaway rice cake, chinese author ying chang compestine pairs whimsical illustrations with a twist on the classic gingerbread man story for a new adventure that takes place during chinese new year. Author ying chang compestine presents a magical tale from a traditional chinese village that captures the selflessness of a humble family with three young boys even in a time of drought. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine overdrive. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine illustrated by tungwai chau see similar books arranged for easy navigation at. Impatiently they wait for the cake to steam and when mama finally takes the lid off, they are greatly surprised to see their one and only rice cake come alive and hop down. It has a similar theme of the runaway gingerbread boy book, but instead runaway niangao rice cake. Runawayrice traditional asian recipes with a modern twist. Its the chinese new year, and the chang family has only enough rice flour to make one niangao, a special new years rice cake, for the entire family to eat. Elements of the gingerbread boy and a rewardforgooddeedrendered motif are combined in this original, upbeat chinese new year tale. In the runaway rice cake, chinese author ying chang compestine pairs whimsical illustrations with a twist on the classic gingerbread man story for a new adventure that takes place during chinese new year. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine this chinese new year version of the book delivers a powerful message about sharing and compassion.
This book would be a great addition to home or school library. The runaway rice cake is a picture book written by ying chang compestine and illustrated by tungwai chau. Since the main story line is a familiar one it was fun for her to draw comparisons to the gingerbread man and the shortbread girl, both tales she has enjoyed in the past. Jan 09, 20 the runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine illustrated by tungwai chau see similar books arranged for easy navigation at. The runaway rice cake last updated friday, december 14, 2012 author. Jan 27, 2010 the runaway rice cake is definitely a fun and meaningful chinese new year read for young children.
The runaway rice cake book greenwich library bibliocommons. Buy the runaway rice cake book online at low prices in. Currently my childrens favorite book, ying chang compestines delightfully entertaining runaway rice cake an asianized, expanded version of the gingerbread man tale, in which the hungry chang family finally catches their runaway rice cake only to share it with a shriveled old woman, for which they reap abundant rewards. Juvenile fiction picture book fiction its the chinese new year, and the chang family has only enough rice flour to make one niangao, a special new years rice cake, for the entire family to eat. Trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Get a free e book by joining our mailing list today.
The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine, tungwai chau. The story introduces the celebration of chinese new years and their culture. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine, tungwai. Chinese new years eve and the chang family is following the hallowed traditions to honor the emperor of heaven. Reread the first two pages and discuss the traditions the chang family practice. The runaway rice cake centres around a chinese family, and the story is set on chinese new years eve. Also read the information page in the back of the book. Although they have rice flour enough for only one niangaothe chinese new years rice cakethe chang family is determined to make the. This entry was posted in resources and tagged cheng san community library, chinese new year, runaway rice cake, unit study, ying chang compestine on january 27, 2010 by lea. Debut childrens author compestine crosses the gingerbread man with the traditional folktale of the bottomless rice jar for this story reinforcing.
Its the chinese new year, and the chang family has only enough rice flour to make one niangao, a special new years ri. This 97page product is full of resources to implement a literaturebased, crosscurricular, handson, multicultural unit of study all about gingerbread stories. Buy the runaway rice cake book online at best prices in india on. Ask the students to recall why it was especially difficult for the family to share their rice cake. Full of tantalizing tastes and textures, this dish features hearty cassava chunks cooked in creamy coconut milk and then served topped with shredded coconut and a sweet and salty nut continue reading. Read the runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine available from rakuten kobo. The runaway rice cake is definitely a fun and meaningful chinese new year read for young children. The chang family participate in various customs, such as bribing the kitchen god and preparing nian gao rice cake. The only problem with the book is that there is not a lot of contrast between the text and the beige background, but the acrylic illustrations are simple yet expressive. With the small amount of rice flour the chang family has, they manage to make a single rice cake, which of course escapes by running away. The runaway rice cake worksheets by sloah teachers pay. The runaway rice cake hardcover by ying chang compestine, tungwai chau illustrator.
The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine and tungwai chau. Featuring the top dessert recipes, this book provides condensed and easytofollow recipes. Aug 01, 2001 currently my childrens favorite book, ying chang compestines delightfully entertaining runaway rice cake an asianized, expanded version of the gingerbread man tale, in which the hungry chang family finally catches their runaway rice cake only to share it with a shriveled old woman, for which they reap abundant rewards. So begins the tale of the chang family and the rice cake that ran away. Author ying chang compestine presents a magical tale from a traditional chinese village that captures the selflessness of a humble family with three. Although suffering from the effects of a year of drought, and the food shortages that followed it, the chang family prepares for the new years celebration as best they can in this heartwarming holiday picture book, tending to their kitchen gods altar, and using the last of their rice flour to cook one single niangao, or new years cake. Theres a recipe for nian gao rice cake to go with the book. Like the gingerbread man, the runaway cake leads a rollicking chase, evading livestock ai yo. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine goodreads. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
Tungwai chau after chasing the special rice cake, nian gao, that their mother has made to celebrate the chinese new year, three poor brothers share it with an elderly woman and have their generosity richly. Pages in category picture books based on fairy tales the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Top 10 desserts is compilation of the best and most popular runawayrice desserts. The runaway rice cake ebook by ying chang compestine. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine 2010.
The runaway rice cake childrens books read aloud no clutter, no games, no pseudotv. The runaway rice cake by ying chang compestine 2010, picture. It is only caught when it runs into the skirt of a hungry old woman. Available at cheng san community library, singapore. Jan 01, 2001 the runaway rice cake hardcover by ying chang compestine, tungwai chau illustrator.
Aligned with common core literature standards for grade 2. The runaway rice cake kindle edition by compestine, ying. Runaway rice cake book by ying chang compestine is a cute story for kids that takes place in chinese new year. Tungwai chau it all happened one chinese new years eve. The chang family is celebrating the chinese new year, but due to the drought, they only have enough rice flour to make one special nian gao, or rice cake. Its the chinese new year, and the chang family has only enough rice flour to make one niangao, a special.