{"product_id":"noodles-on-a-bicycle-caldecott-honor-book-hardcover","title":"Noodles on a Bicycle: (Caldecott Honor Book) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKyo Maclear\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGracey Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK - A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book - A \u003ci\u003eBOOKPAGE, KIRKUS REVIEWS, \u003c\/i\u003eAND\u003ci\u003e HORN BOOK\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae-- delivery men-- setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully crafted, visually exciting story by a powerhouse author and illustrator team is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyo Maclear \u003c\/b\u003eis a critically acclaimed author whose books have received starred reviews, appeared on numerous \"Best of\" lists, and been published in multiple languages around the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bath House\u003c\/i\u003e received five starred reviews and landed on many best of the year lists. One of her picture books, \u003ci\u003eVirginia Wolf\u003c\/i\u003e, has been adapted for the stage, and another, \u003ci\u003eJulia, Child\u003c\/i\u003e, is currently being adapted into an animated television series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGracey Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e received the Caldecott Honor for \u003ci\u003eNoodles on a Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e. She also received the Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award for her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eLala's Words\u003c\/i\u003e. Gracey illustrated \u003ci\u003eThe Big Bath House\u003c\/i\u003e, which received five starred reviews; \u003ci\u003eNigel and The Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, a Jumpstart Read for the Record selection; and \u003ci\u003eThe Upside Down Hat, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was a \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022. She is a renowned illustrator, author, and animator with a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.7 x 10.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caldecott Medal (2025)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noodles on a Bicycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52662530834739,"sku":"9780593706084","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/XA-7LRnWaU9780593706084.webp?v=1762667565","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/noodles-on-a-bicycle-caldecott-honor-book-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}