{"product_id":"rainbow-shopping-9780823449774","title":"Rainbow Shopping","description":"\u003cb\u003eSharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn Irma Black Award Silver Medalist\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn a rainy Saturday, a young girl feels as gray as a pigeon. Since moving from China to New York City, Mom, Dad, and Grandma have been very busy working. But a trip to Mom's favorite Chinatown store to find the best produce, seafood, and spices for dinner just might turn the girl's day around. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLater on, Dad steams, boils, fries, and stir-fries all the ingredients while girl and Grandma taste-test. After cozy goodnights, a final dream spread shows the family walking hand-in-hand in rainbow colors--an affirmation of love and support even on rainy, gray days. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by Qing Zhuang's experience as a first generation Chinese American, \u003ci\u003eRainbow Shopping\u003c\/i\u003e explores a young child's feelings of loneliness and discovery with tenderness and humor. Qing uses watercolor, colored pencil, and crayon to beautifully recreate NYC's Chinatown neighborhood. Filled with warmth and details of city life, this story about a working-class family is one readers can return to again and again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Public Library Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn NPR Book We Love \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA BookPage Best Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year - Outstanding Merit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQing Zhuang has always wanted to be an artist of one kind or another. Born in Fuzhou City, China, Qing moved to New York City when she was seven years old. Like many immigrants and children of immigrants, Qing tried very hard to fit in and embody both cultures. However, the world of books and art is where Qing totally and naturally feels like herself. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHow Long Is Forever?, \u003c\/i\u003e which \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e called \"warm and expressive.\" \u003ci\u003eRainbow Shopping\u003c\/i\u003e is Qing's debut as author-illustrator. On most days, when not drawing, you will find Qing getting messy making art with children as an elementary school art teacher and enjoying all the new children's books in the library. She lives with her wonderful husband in Queens, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612166590738,"sku":"9780823449774","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cf956df9-46f0-4b9c-9e61-43239b7aa676.jpg?v=1732370545","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rainbow-shopping-9780823449774","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}