Mami King is a wonderful and inspiring story for children based on a real person.
China, 1918: Ma Mon Luk’s story begins with him leaving Canton for Philippines to make money as the girl he wanted to marry - her parents refused as he was poor.
In Manila, he searches for a way to earn a living. After seeing many vendors selling food, it gives him an idea for a dish. He makes noodles, cooks chicken, which he cuts and adds stock. He creates a bowl that is nourishing and comforting.
With a bamboo pole and two buckets, he travels as far as his legs would carry him. With time, his mee dish becomes so popular that he is able to open a restaurant, and he names his famous dish mami. He gives out many free bowls of mami. With his generous heart, the more he gives out, the more he receives.
With success in his hand, he returns to Canton, where the parents agree to marriage.
This story has a wonderful message of being generous, creating a space where people of all walks of life can gather, and above all the true fortune is the love of two people.
The illustrations are warm and support the words that not every child could be familiar with.
It’s presented in fairly accessible way for the target audience of 7-11 years.
It’s truly a heartwarming story, presented in beautiful way, and supported by lovely illustrations.
Published in April 2024 by Millbrook Press
Source: Millbrook Press
TRENDING INSPIRATION:
Be Generous. The More You Give, the More You Receive.
Traits:
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He crossed the ocean to make money in order to
marry the woman he loved and in the process achieved much more
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He was courageous
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He looked around for an idea that was close to
his heart and would make him money
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He created something that brought people
together
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He was generous
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He shared his meal
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The more he gave, the more he received
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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