Fortune Cookies
No. of pages 28
Published: 2011
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"Fortune Cookies" by Albert Bitterman follows the life of Leo, a down-on-his-luck chef in a struggling Chinese restaurant. When he discovers a hidden box of old fortune cookies with cryptic messages, he begins to receive unexpected guidance that transforms his life. Each fortune leads him on a journey of self-discovery, helping him connect with his roots, mend relationships, and rediscover his passion for cooking. As Leo navigates the challenges of love and ambition, he learns that sometimes, the most important fortunes are the ones we create ourselves. This heartwarming tale blends humor, culture, and the magic of serendipity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
There are 28 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Beach Lane Books .
Chris Raschka is a writer-illustrator of over sixty books for children. Among them are Charlie Parker
This book has been nominated for the following award:
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually to the author of the best picture book text published in the United States in the preceding year. Any picture book for young children (birth through age seven) originally written in English and published by a U.S. or Canadian publisher in 2024 will be eligible for consideration for the 2025 Zolotow Award. The book may be fiction, nonfiction or folklore, as long as it is presented in picture book form for children in the birth through age seven range. Translated books, poetry collections, and easy readers are not eligible.
Established in 1998, the award is named to honor the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children’s book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books. The award was established and is administered by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, a children’s literature library of the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each year a committee of children’s literature experts selects the winner from the books published in the preceding year. Members of the selection committee are appointed to a two-year term by the CCBC professional staff based on an individual’s knowledge of children’s books, a demonstrated ability to evaluate children’s books and discuss them critically, and/or direct experience working professionally with children from birth through age seven. A CCBC librarian serves as one of the five members. Members are appointed to staggered, two-year terms. The committee will select one winner. It may also designate up to five honor books and up to ten titles to be included on a highly commended list that will call attention to outstanding writing in picture books.