Servants are a big focus of the book and have to do the bidding of the rich family. ( )

Did you know that woks are symbolize sharing in Chinese tradition? I did not!

This book is a fun tale of a magical wok who helps a poor family--a family who wants to share with their neighbors. This wok says rhymes and the listener can't help but do what it says. Children will enjoy this tale I think! ( )

On Chinese New Year's Eve, a poor man who works for the richest businessman in Beijing sends his son to market to trade their last few eggs for a bag of rice, but instead he brings home an empty — but magic — wok that changes their fortunes forever. With spirited text and lively illustrations, this story reminds readers about the importance of generosity. Includes information about Chinese New Year and a recipe for fried rice. -- Scholastic, Inc.

When Ming goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an empty old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner. But they soon learn that Ming brought home a wok with a mind of its own.
Singing skippty-hoppity-ho , the wok rolls out of Ming's house and returns chock-full of treats for Ming's family-more than enough to share. Will the magic wok and Ming's generosity be enough to bring a happy Chinese New Year to the poor families of Beijing? -- Annapolis Valley Regional Library

I loved this book.... I felt like the old man was trying to get over on the little boy but he heard and felt the magic of the wok... it took from the rich and gave to the poor and in the end the poor with a good pure heart lived on to share the wealth while the rich disappeared forever. ( )

About Chinese New Year, discusses the different things people use woks for during the holiday
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