Everyone has the magic within! Grandpa Tu is famous for his special noodles, and as the emperor's birthday approaches, he teaches his granddaughter, Mei, the family trade. Mei struggles to find the magic needed to make noodles. Ultimately, she finds the magic--and the ability to succeed--within. Mei doesn't just make noodles--her magic noodles in varied shapes and sizes rain down from the sky!NOODLE MAGIC is written in the style of a Chinese folk story, with engaging cultural and community aspects. The family connection that's at the heart of the story has universal appeal. The grandfather and granddaughter work together to accomplish what one could not do alone. Meilo So, whose BRUSH OF THE GODS received four starred reviews, brings the story to life with beautiful, breathtaking illustrations. Praise for BRUSH OF THE GODS (written by Lenore Look and illustrated by MeiloSo)*"Stunning ... artwork brings to life ancient China." --SCHOOL LIBRARYJOURNAL, starred review*"The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars; inkycalligraphy brushstrokes accent people and place." --BOOKLIST, starred reviewPraise for WATER SINGS BLUE (written by Kate Coombs and illustrated by MeiloSo)*"So's watercolor spreads are supple and filled with life ... the evocative descriptionsand images echo and linger." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred reviewPraise for ROUND IS A MOONCAKE: A BOOK OF SHAPES (written byRoseanne Thong and illustrated by Grace Lin)"Thong cleverly uses a concept book to celebrate Chinese culture. ... Tipping its hatto both the melting pot and ethnic pride, this makes an enchanting primer for childrenof all backgrounds." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Meilo So was born in Hong Kong, packaged in England, and domiciled in the Shetland Islands. She enjoys working with a variety of methods, media, and subjects. She is also the illustrator of BRUSH OF THE GODS, WATER SINGS BLUE, ALEX THE PARROT, and THE 20TH CENTURY CHILDREN'S POETRY TREASURY. For more information, go to www.meiloso.com. Roseanne Greenfield Thong lived in Asia for more than fifteen years and currently lives in Southern California. She is the author of more than a dozen picture books, including ROUND IS A MOONCAKE, RED IS A DRAGON, and WISH. Visit her online at www.greenfield-thong.com. Praise for BRUSH OF THE GODS (written by Lenore Look and illustrated by MeiloSo)*"Stunning ... artwork brings to life ancient China." --SCHOOL LIBRARYJOURNAL, starred review*"The richly colored artwork is stunning in both its scope and particulars; inkycalligraphy brushstrokes accent people and place." --BOOKLIST, starred reviewPraise for WATER SINGS BLUE (written by Kate Coombs and illustrated by MeiloSo)*"So's watercolor spreads are supple and filled with life ... the evocative descriptionsand images echo and linger." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred reviewPraise for ROUND IS A MOONCAKE: A BOOK OF SHAPES (written byRoseanne Thong and illustrated by Grace Lin)"Thong cleverly uses a concept book to celebrate Chinese culture. ... Tipping its hatto both the melting pot and ethnic pride, this makes an enchanting primer for childrenof all backgrounds." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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