In light of my post a few weeks back about chopsticks in the garden, I want to share this cute book
I picked up at our local library.
Chopsticks (2012), by Amy
Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon, is an endearing and hilarious tale of
best pals who are literally inseparable, until one of the “sticks” breaks his tip while karate-chopping an asparagus. You’ve got to see the illustrations—zany fun!
Chopstick #1 doesn’t leave Chopstick #2’s side while his
friend heals, but after much persuasion, Chopstick #1 ventures out into the
world to see what one lone chopstick can do. He masquerades as a veggie skewer, pick-up stick, cupcake
tester, and conductor’s baton before returning to his pal Chopstick #2 (now
healed) and realizing that being apart has made them even stronger. Then, off the pair goes to share new
adventures (as drumsticks and a compass).
The anthropomorphic illustrations (teabags and whisks--even pick-up
sticks--with faces) and the pun-filled text (i.e. the sugar packet says, “Sweet!”)
will keep you and your child giggling.
And you just might discover some new uses for one or two of your own
chopsticks.
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