Chopsticks Are
Chloe Ito Ward author Lynn Scurfield illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Published:30th Apr '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Chopsticks are our sous‑chefs in the kitchen. They are shape, texture, and art. They are also remembering, celebration, and good luck. Learn about the countless things these amazing utensils can be in this picture book that makes learning about chopsticks as joyful as using them!
Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways! Chopsticks can be so many things:
A baton for blending, swirling, whirling . . .
slender fingers, perfect for picking up cheese puffs and navigating natto . . .
a tradition, an offering, a celebration . . .
and so much more than we can imagine.
This meaningful and joy-filled picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil.
A Junior Library Guild Selection
★— “In Ward’s able hands, the humble chopstick becomes a window into culture, tradition, and quotidian joys. Scurfield’s illustrations are rich, colorful, and action-oriented. A warm, informative, and exuberant ode to an everyday utensil and the cultures that cherish it.” — Kirkus, Starred Review
“Elevates the beauty, versatility, and cultural significance of chopsticks. A generously crafted, engaging picture book that broadens understanding of global traditions.” — School Library Journal
★— “Mouthwatering…text and image built to a sumptuous feast in this celebratory, culturally rich accounting.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
ISBN: 9781797227368
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44 pages