Bearing semblance to Jack from the Beanstalk fairytale, little boy Ming goes to the market to exchange eggs for some rice, but lands up getting a singing wok instead. Based on a Danish folktale, The Runaway Wok is a delightful tale of a magical wok that brings in enough food and fortune for Ming's family and their neighbours just in time for the Chinese New Year.
But what happens when the wok’s magic is discovered by the stingy rich family it took things away from? Read the story to find out!
The book is illustrated by Sebastia Serra who has done a wonderful job with his eye for detail, bringing this story set in China to life.
I like this book not only because of the illustrations, but also because the story is so fascinating yet simple, somewhat like a fairytale.
Appropriate for ages 4-8.
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