Description: "A picture book that weaves a tall tale about Ah Bing, the Chinese immigrant who is the namesake for the Bing cherry"-- Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: ★ "It's an enchantingly rendered legend poised, per back matter, to sit 'on the shelf between the Chinese myths and American folktales.'" --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A poignant origin story....Scant historical details are convincingly transformed into a tall tale revealing the origins of a delicious food." --Kirkus Reviews "A beautifully told and authentically grounded tale honoring the immigrant behind the famous Bing cherry and celebrating Chinese American resilience and contribution." --School Library Journal "A unique Chinese American tall tale....Use this to broaden the scope of a unit on American folklore and cultural identity." --The Bulletin