Books written by Ying Chang Compestine

Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier

“So, what happened to General Wang?”Ming asked. Realizing thathistroops wouldnever stand a chance coweringtogether like frightened sheep,General Wang called out, “For EmperorQin!” Like a man possessed, he led his squad charging directly ...
A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales

Using the tip of his porcelain spoon, Officer Wang broke the tofu into small pieces and then spooned some sauce onto it. “I think we can proceed through it quickly, though, and you can probably be back on the job by next week.
The Runaway Rice Cake

Ying Chang Compestine's heartwarming story conveys an important and poignant message about sharing and compassion. Tungwai Chau's soft and evocative illustrations complete this tender holiday story.
The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China, and his three advisors take advantage of him by stealing his stores of rice, gold, and precious stones.
The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale

With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.
The Real Story of Stone Soup

A stingy fisherman always makes his three young helpers do all his work.
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Will she be able to grow and blossom under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao? Or will fighting to survive destroy her spirit—and end her life? Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party

Starting in 1972 when she is nine years old, Ling, the daughter of two doctors, struggles to make sense of the communists' Cultural Revolution, which empties stores of food, homes of appliances deemed "bourgeois," and people of laughter.
Crouching Tiger

“Poignant but not treacly, Crouching Tiger deals with an immigrant child’s conflicting emotions toward a grandparent from the old country .
Cooking with Green Tea

Green tea contains the most effective antioxidant known, something more powerful than even vitamins C and E. The compound is known as polyphenol, and in Cooking with Green Tea, you'll learn how to put this potent protector to work in your ...
D is for Dragon Dance

From the dazzling dragon dance to the scrumptious steamed dumplings to the firecrackers that frighten away evil spirits, this alphabet book celebrates the traditions of the lunar new year.
The Story of Kites

What trouble have Ting, Pan, and Kuai gotten into now? When they're caught at school playing instead of doing their math, the teacher writes notes to their parents on each...
The Story of Chopsticks

When Káuai cannot get enough to eat, he begins using sticks to grab food too hot for the hands, and soon all of China uses Káuai zi, or chopsticks.
The Story of Chopsticks: Amazing Chinese Inventions

Learn how the three fun-loving Kang brothers created chopsticks, one of China’s most famous inventions! This colorfully redesigned edition features a new bilingual Chinese translation.
The Runaway Wok: A Chinese New Year Tale

With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity.
Crouching Tiger

When Ming Da's Chinese grandpa comes to visit, he overcomes his initial embarrassment at his grandfather's traditions and begins to appreciate him.
The Story of Kites: Amazing Chinese Inventions

Learn how the three fun-loving Kang brothers created kites, one of China’s most famous inventions! This colorfully redesigned edition features a new bilingual Chinese translation.
The Real Story of Stone Soup

When a crew of Chinese fishermen forget to bring cooking utensils with them, they find creative ways to make do with what they have and what they can find. Includes recipe for Chang Brothers' egg drop soup recipe.
Morning Sun in Wuhan

This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together.
Secrets from a Healthy Asian Kitchen

The Asian diet has long been touted as one of the most healthful in the world, and in this new collection, Ying Chang Compestine skillfully incorporates key ingredients that are the hallmark of the Asian food pyramid.