Publisher: Picture Window Books

Copyright Date: 2025

Edition Date: 2025 Release Date: 08/01/24

Illustrator: Yanait, Evelt,

Pages: 58 pages

ISBN: 1-484-69236-5

ISBN 13: 978-1-484-69236-3

Dewey: Fic

LCCN: 2023052618

Dimensions: 20 cm.

Subject Heading:
Hmong American children. Juvenile fiction.
Hmong American families. Juvenile fiction.
Twins. Juvenile fiction.
Siblings. Juvenile fiction.
Noodles. Juvenile fiction.
Humorous stories.
Hmong Americans. Fiction.
Twins. Fiction.
Siblings. Fiction.
Noodles. Fiction.

Language: English

Word Count: 4,332

Reading Level: 4.1

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.1 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 523897 / grade: Lower Grades

Guided Reading Level: M

Fountas & Pinnell: M

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, whos coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of planning, shopping, and cooking lead up to the big event, but when the day arrives, nothing goes right! Kitchen disasters, eye-watering smoke from overcooked spices, a noodle explosion . . . can Astrid and Apollo save the party? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure, and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.