Many kids know and love the story of Rapunzel – a long-haired princess who gets locked away in a tower by an evil witch. Families can enjoy a tasty twist to the classic tale by reading Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu.
Published by Penguin Random House, this 40-page book is written by award-winning author Ying Chang Compestine and illustrated by debut artist Crystal Kung. Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu features a modern, feminist twist to the story of Rapunzel with engaging elements from Chinese cuisine and culture.
The story follows Ra Pu Zel, a young princess in China who only wants to cook and eat in peace. When she gets tired of everyone telling her what to do, she locks herself in a tower with her dog, Bao. Ra Pu Zel refuses to come down until a young chef arrives with an intriguing food to share.
To go with the entertaining story, families can try to re-create the young chef’s special dish. The book includes a non-stinky, pan-fried tofu recipe with simple step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients.Â
Kids ages 5 and up can join the princess on her journey and learn about the special dish in Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu. To discover more playful and engaging stories, visit penguinrandomhouse.com.
RA PU ZEL AND THE STINKY TOFU
The story follows Ra Pu Zel, a young princess in China who only wants to cook and eat in peace. When she gets tired of everyone telling her what to do, she locks herself in a tower with her dog, Bao. Ra Pu Zel refuses to come down until a young chef arrives with an…