Noodles on a Bicycle (Caldecott Honor Book)
Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear is a vibrant historical picture book published by Random House Children’s Books on August 27, 2024. This 40-page book explores the world of Tokyo’s bicycle food deliverers, known as demae, who expertly balance trays of steaming noodles while navigating the bustling city streets. The narrative captures the excitement of the deliverymen’s journeys and the children’s admiration for their skills.
Readers will find a visually engaging story that highlights the daily lives of these deliverymen and the joy they bring to their customers. As the children watch the demae in action, they are inspired to mimic their acrobatics, practicing with bowls of water on trays. The book delves into themes of family and multigenerational connections, set against a backdrop of historical and cultural elements related to food and community in Asia.
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A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo’s bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets.
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When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It’s the demae– delivery men– setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.
This beautifully crafted, visually exciting story by a powerhouse author and illustrator team is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.
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