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Utensils
筷樂夥伴單飛記
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Nominee for Readers' Favorite Picture Books (2012)探討友誼、分離和成長的課題 我們可以獨立自主又相親相愛！ AMAZON讀者五顆星好評 博客來網路書店2012年2月外文館繪本選書 台灣大學附設幼兒園園長 戴曼宜家幼兒園園長 張雁玲博客來外文產品經理 史黛拉 快樂推薦 羅森朵的作品讓人感到豐富的趣味，就像鬱金香讓人感受到春天一般；既優雅又令人精神為之一振。 ──《紐約時報書評》 筷樂夥伴是彼此永遠的好朋友。可是有一天，這對超級夥伴卻遇到大危機……然後他們第一次發現到，即使不依賴對方，也能向前邁進。這個逗趣可愛的故
40 pages, Paperback
First published January 24, 2012
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About the author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
88 books1,093 followersSHORT BIO:
Amy Krouse Rosenthal was.
She divided her time.
NOT SO SHORT BIO:
Amy Krouse Rosenthal was a person who liked to make things.
Some things she liked to make include:
Children's books. (Little Pea, Spoon, DuckRabbit)
Grown-up books. (Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life)
Short films. (The Beckoning of Lovely, The Money Tree)
Guided journals. (The Belly Book)
Something out of nothing. (see above)
A longtime contributor to WBEZ and to the TED conference,
Amy lived with her family in Chicago and online at whoisamy.com.
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June 13, 2012
Chopsticks was even better than Spoon! I enjoyed both books and own the first. I read this in a bookstore and I will be adding it to my collection. The story and illustrations were clever, humorous, and charming. I smiled and giggled the whole time I read it. I can't wait to read this to my daughter. I know she will adore it too. I love the lesson taught here. A story about a deeply bonded pair of chopsticks who find out how to discover the world on their own. They are strong together and just as strong apart. Loved it!
July 10, 2012
Well, I enjoyed Spoon so I thought I’d try this book.
It’s delightful and whimsical, and its message, of standing on one’s own and still sticking together, while told blatantly, is told with such joy & verve & fun that really it’s just an entertaining story. The pictures, with the expressiveness of the various utensils, are perfect. And at the end of the book, the chopsticks pair plays chopsticks on the piano. So cute!
Recommended to all looking for a good friendship story, and those who liked Spoon; I think this book is even better. Also, anyone who can appreciate entertaining picture books, and who don’t mind a message book. Very inventive! (I’m smiling.)
It’s delightful and whimsical, and its message, of standing on one’s own and still sticking together, while told blatantly, is told with such joy & verve & fun that really it’s just an entertaining story. The pictures, with the expressiveness of the various utensils, are perfect. And at the end of the book, the chopsticks pair plays chopsticks on the piano. So cute!
Recommended to all looking for a good friendship story, and those who liked Spoon; I think this book is even better. Also, anyone who can appreciate entertaining picture books, and who don’t mind a message book. Very inventive! (I’m smiling.)
August 21, 2012
Such fun! Very witty and with a sweet message, I appreciated this story about two chopsticks who do everything together until one of the chopsticks is injured and has to recover. What will the other chopstick do without its best friend at its side!? It's nice to see that their continued friendship is still celebrated, but that they also learn that it can be fun to break away and do things on your own, or with a new group of friends, sometimes, too. The illustrations are delightfully detailed and humorous and really add to the charm and the puns in Rosenthal's story.
February 15, 2012
Chopsticks do everything together. Noe of the other utensils have ever seen them apart. They have mastered just about every move chopsticks can master. But one day, an advanced move with a piece of asparagus leaves one of the friends with a injury.
First, you have to love that the "hospital" for these utensils is the medicine cabinet, delightfully rendered by Scott Magoon.
During the time that his friend needs to mend (his convalescence takes place in the chopsticks wrapper), the other chopstick learns that he can have new experiences and do things on his own (with the encouragement of his friend, of course).
So, how would a secondary teacher use Rosenthal's newest title in the classroom?
First, the author uses the kitchen utensils to create a more precise verb usage (the injured chopstick is "whisked" away--by who else? Yes. Of course.). This creative use of verbs might inspire lead learners to guide students through a verb exercise I have seen before wherein students are asked to choose a profession, create a list of verbs associated with that profession, and then drop those verbs into an unrelated subject or topic that fosters creative verb usage in rough drafts.
Second, CHOPSTICKS would be a wonderful introduction to the "symbiotic relationship" convention with all of the motifs intact.
Third--what a wonderful conceptual look at friendship that would make a wonderful "ladder" into OF MICE AND MEN or FREAK THE MIGHTY. Enduring friendship as nurturing and healthy is a theme that make CHOPSTICKS a natural fit. Or, if one were to really stretch themselves out with this book, they may make a natural connection to Kahlil Gibran's THE PROPHET wherein the classic poet talks about the strength that comes of the individual elements or parts of any pairing (this plays out so nicely in Rosenthal's work here).
Fourth--well--just for fun. The wordplay and whimsical illustrations need to be seen by older readers who will later become consumers of texts for younger audiences. I am going to make sure that every one of our cadet teachers this year sees CHOPSTICKS. There is nothing wrong about a book that is designed for fun, read for fun, and processed as a fun share in the reading classroom.
Make sure to check out CHOPSTICKS. Go back and look at Rosenthal's SPOON as well.
First, you have to love that the "hospital" for these utensils is the medicine cabinet, delightfully rendered by Scott Magoon.
During the time that his friend needs to mend (his convalescence takes place in the chopsticks wrapper), the other chopstick learns that he can have new experiences and do things on his own (with the encouragement of his friend, of course).
So, how would a secondary teacher use Rosenthal's newest title in the classroom?
First, the author uses the kitchen utensils to create a more precise verb usage (the injured chopstick is "whisked" away--by who else? Yes. Of course.). This creative use of verbs might inspire lead learners to guide students through a verb exercise I have seen before wherein students are asked to choose a profession, create a list of verbs associated with that profession, and then drop those verbs into an unrelated subject or topic that fosters creative verb usage in rough drafts.
Second, CHOPSTICKS would be a wonderful introduction to the "symbiotic relationship" convention with all of the motifs intact.
Third--what a wonderful conceptual look at friendship that would make a wonderful "ladder" into OF MICE AND MEN or FREAK THE MIGHTY. Enduring friendship as nurturing and healthy is a theme that make CHOPSTICKS a natural fit. Or, if one were to really stretch themselves out with this book, they may make a natural connection to Kahlil Gibran's THE PROPHET wherein the classic poet talks about the strength that comes of the individual elements or parts of any pairing (this plays out so nicely in Rosenthal's work here).
Fourth--well--just for fun. The wordplay and whimsical illustrations need to be seen by older readers who will later become consumers of texts for younger audiences. I am going to make sure that every one of our cadet teachers this year sees CHOPSTICKS. There is nothing wrong about a book that is designed for fun, read for fun, and processed as a fun share in the reading classroom.
Make sure to check out CHOPSTICKS. Go back and look at Rosenthal's SPOON as well.
April 23, 2012
Chopsticks by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Scott Magoon, is a hilarious companion to Spoon with even more kitchen implements and a focus on friendship and independence.
Magoon's illustrations are brilliant: clear, expressive, and cute without being "cutesy." The protrayal of the many puns is perfect: "whisked away" by a kitchen whisk, or "just plain stumped" standing on a wooden chopping block. Clever illustrations also abound, such as the medicine cabinet as the hospital, and pole vaulting over a book entitled "Popovers and Cupcakes!" There are even small visual gems like the isbn as sentient object, and dedications as fortunes from fortune cookies. My favorite images are the cover, sushi pickup, whisked away, hospital, outfit, pole vault, conducting, and the last image.`
Rosenthal's text is hilarious. Pun lovers will rejoice with touches like "chop chop!", fantastic(k), and sharp that way. The final toast is perfect: "To standing on our own... and to sticking together!" This is highly recommended for school and public library collections. This would be a great read-aloud. I would love it if this received either Notable or Caldecott recognition!
For ages 6 to 8, friendship, humor, puns, utensils, kitchen, read-aloud, and fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon.
Magoon's illustrations are brilliant: clear, expressive, and cute without being "cutesy." The protrayal of the many puns is perfect: "whisked away" by a kitchen whisk, or "just plain stumped" standing on a wooden chopping block. Clever illustrations also abound, such as the medicine cabinet as the hospital, and pole vaulting over a book entitled "Popovers and Cupcakes!" There are even small visual gems like the isbn as sentient object, and dedications as fortunes from fortune cookies. My favorite images are the cover, sushi pickup, whisked away, hospital, outfit, pole vault, conducting, and the last image.`
Rosenthal's text is hilarious. Pun lovers will rejoice with touches like "chop chop!", fantastic(k), and sharp that way. The final toast is perfect: "To standing on our own... and to sticking together!" This is highly recommended for school and public library collections. This would be a great read-aloud. I would love it if this received either Notable or Caldecott recognition!
For ages 6 to 8, friendship, humor, puns, utensils, kitchen, read-aloud, and fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon.
March 15, 2012
A funny companion to "Spoon," and one I did not expect to go where it did. Too many parts that I loved to list them all, but I highly recommend reading the book and looking for all the little pieces of humor. Some may be over the kids' heads. If you help point out to school-age they may get it. And maybe a preschooler would be with it, too. But best in lap-reads and read-alones so they can catch it all. Too much would be missed in a storytime setting. It could still work, but my favorite pieces of humor would likely be missed. (Unless it was a small school-age group.)
September 3, 2012
As someone who had a limited pool of friends growing up, and was totally at a loss of what to do when I was separated from them, this book was spot on for me.
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October 7, 2015
I liked
Great pictures and colors sweet
and funny because the chopsticks people and speaks.
i loved the message that the chopsticks wanted each other to be happy.
Great pictures and colors sweet
and funny because the chopsticks people and speaks.
i loved the message that the chopsticks wanted each other to be happy.
October 7, 2015
I like the story because it is enjoyable , And I like the picture because it is beautiful and fantasy concept for children .
February 24, 2020
Author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Scott Magoon return to the world of utensils in this follow-up to their marvelous
Spoon
- as it says on the cover, "Not exactly a sequel to Spoon. More like a change in place setting" - detailing the adventures of a pair of chopsticks. Inseparable until an accident puts one of them temporarily out of commission, the two chopsticks are accustomed to doing everything together. When one of them must suddenly fend for himself, he discovers a new world of friends and activities - friends and activities that he is able to share with his partner, once he is back on his feet.
As with its predecessor, I really enjoyed Chopsticks, with its whimsical artwork, amusing story, and clever interplay between the two. I appreciated the message of the book - that it is important to stand on your own feet (or foot, in the case of each chopstick), but equally important to stick with your friends - but never felt overwhelmed by it, probably because the story itself, and its cast of characters, was such fun. Magoon's artwork is drolly amusing, managing to be quiet simple, graphically speaking, but also very expressive, while Rosenthal's text is entertaining. I'm just waiting for these two to come up with biographies of Fork, or Knife - maybe Whisk?
As with its predecessor, I really enjoyed Chopsticks, with its whimsical artwork, amusing story, and clever interplay between the two. I appreciated the message of the book - that it is important to stand on your own feet (or foot, in the case of each chopstick), but equally important to stick with your friends - but never felt overwhelmed by it, probably because the story itself, and its cast of characters, was such fun. Magoon's artwork is drolly amusing, managing to be quiet simple, graphically speaking, but also very expressive, while Rosenthal's text is entertaining. I'm just waiting for these two to come up with biographies of Fork, or Knife - maybe Whisk?
July 1, 2022
A very clever and funny story! I picked it up to read to my kids, but I ended up reading it and enjoyed it!
January 27, 2022
My daughter randomly pulled this off the shelf at the library the other day and we have had a ball reading it over and over.
February 23, 2012
Rosenthal is another in my list of picture book authors who are vastly unappreciated. Her humor has something for the kids AND for the adults and her prose timing is perfect. The art harmonizes well here--and speaking of harmony, love the final page here at the piano. Guess what tune they're playing?
March 4, 2013
Chopsticks are great friends, they do everything together...until, snap! they are forced to take a break. Can chopsticks do anything apart? Through courage and exploration, they learn that being independent and enjoying things on their own actually makes them a stronger pair. A great message that can be applied to other relationships. Illustrations and text are full of humor and inside jokes.
October 7, 2015
I like this book because this book has big pictures and easy words. and the story was very cute. chopsticks can speak, hear,thinking and play I like it. and chopsticks friendship is stronger I think their are good friend.
May 5, 2018
Read with my little brother.
See my review of Spoon by the same author. Pretty much the exact same thoughts. Sweet.
See my review of Spoon by the same author. Pretty much the exact same thoughts. Sweet.
October 7, 2015
I do not like fanciful story but this story was nice because the images funny and short story.
October 7, 2015
This book have good story and easy to understand. And I like interesting ideas using cooking appliance. And I like this book's picture because it's cool.
October 7, 2015
I think this book have easy story and it can be help reading fast also have picture It can be help understand story and have easy sentence It can be help understand mainstory.
March 16, 2012
Chopsticks are best friends. They've been that way forever. But one day one chopstick gets broken and must spend some time away from the other. While one chopstick explores new and different ways to be useful, the other chopstick must remain immobile while he's on the mend. Will Chopsticks continue to be friends after one has explored a new and different world, or will he leave his best friend behind?
In this adorable companion to the book Spoon, Amy Krouse Rosenthal's lovely story explores the dynamics of friendship and what happens when one friend goes away and the other must stay put. In addition, she also crafts her writing to allow teachers and students to discuss literary devices such as personification and play-on words. I particularly love that the kitchen whisk was the one who "whisked away" chopstick to get him medical attention - or that "no one stirred, not even spoon" while they were waiting to see if chopstick would be OK.
In addition to Rosenthal's clever writing, Scott Magoon's smile-inducing illustrations just might get you talking and making friends with your own kitchen utensils. I know I will never look at my kitchen whisk the same way again. Even though I've always been a fan of whisks, I have much greater respect for them now. :)
Don't think that because this is a picture book it is only for little kids. Because of Rosenthal's deft use of personification and puns, this would be a great book to read to older kids as well.
In this adorable companion to the book Spoon, Amy Krouse Rosenthal's lovely story explores the dynamics of friendship and what happens when one friend goes away and the other must stay put. In addition, she also crafts her writing to allow teachers and students to discuss literary devices such as personification and play-on words. I particularly love that the kitchen whisk was the one who "whisked away" chopstick to get him medical attention - or that "no one stirred, not even spoon" while they were waiting to see if chopstick would be OK.
In addition to Rosenthal's clever writing, Scott Magoon's smile-inducing illustrations just might get you talking and making friends with your own kitchen utensils. I know I will never look at my kitchen whisk the same way again. Even though I've always been a fan of whisks, I have much greater respect for them now. :)
Don't think that because this is a picture book it is only for little kids. Because of Rosenthal's deft use of personification and puns, this would be a great book to read to older kids as well.
December 22, 2013
I loved this book! The Chopsticks do everything together - and you have to really look at the pictures to see how elaborately they work together - holding a side plank while picking up a sushi roll, holding hands to twirl around in a cup of tea, karate chop an asparagus.... but then the unthinkable happens and one of the Chopsticks breaks!!! He gets "whisked" (you have to see the picture....) off to the hospital where his "break" is set. But then he is told to rest. The other Chopstick doesn't leave his side until he is told "Go, my friend. And then come back and tell me all about it." So the other Chopstick does and finds all kinds of things he can do on his own. My personal favorite? Joining a game of Pick Up Sticks!!
Kids will really enjoy the humor of this book. This book would also be good for inferring - most of the pictures don't tell you exactly what the Chopstick(s) is/are doing and kids have to put two and two together (no pun intended).
Have fun reading this one - both child and parent will be laughing out loud!
Kids will really enjoy the humor of this book. This book would also be good for inferring - most of the pictures don't tell you exactly what the Chopstick(s) is/are doing and kids have to put two and two together (no pun intended).
Have fun reading this one - both child and parent will be laughing out loud!
April 2, 2012
Swoon! OK, I admit to having a huge author crush on Amy Krouse Rosenthal (or AK Ro, as I like to call her) and Chopsticks delighted me from the moment I picked it up.
The two chopsticks do everything together, until one accidentally breaks its tip. (It's whisked away - by a whisk - to the bathroom cabinet to be bandaged back up.) While the one chopstick heals, the other one gets a chance to try being independent, and when both chopsticks are strong enough to pick up and go, they find that spending some time apart had taught them new things they could share. Friends are good sticking together and standing on their own!
Such a great book to share with those classes that are dealing with the "best friends do everything together!" issue. If you bring in chopsticks for your kids (our local Chinese restaurant has been great about giving me bunches to use in the classroom), challenge them to see what you can do with one chopstick and what you can do with two!
The two chopsticks do everything together, until one accidentally breaks its tip. (It's whisked away - by a whisk - to the bathroom cabinet to be bandaged back up.) While the one chopstick heals, the other one gets a chance to try being independent, and when both chopsticks are strong enough to pick up and go, they find that spending some time apart had taught them new things they could share. Friends are good sticking together and standing on their own!
Such a great book to share with those classes that are dealing with the "best friends do everything together!" issue. If you bring in chopsticks for your kids (our local Chinese restaurant has been great about giving me bunches to use in the classroom), challenge them to see what you can do with one chopstick and what you can do with two!
June 26, 2012
We have enjoyed reading Amy Krouse Rosenthal's books and I was excited to see a book about chopsticks. We loved the word play in the story and our girls groaned at some of the corny jokes. I loved the message about being strong individually as well as part of a team or pair. It was fun to see the characters from Spoon return and we loved the illustrations. Overall, we really enjoyed reading this story together.
October 7, 2015
This book is so cute!!! I loved the fun, playful pictures and the whole idea that the chopsticks (and other utensils) were alive and acting like people! I also thought the word play was very cute and fun! Most of all, I loved the message that the chopsticks wanted each other to be happy, and that when they spent time alone to grow as individuals, their friendship got stronger too!
This story makes me think of my best friends who live far away, and how even though it's hard to be separated, we are still such good friends!
This story makes me think of my best friends who live far away, and how even though it's hard to be separated, we are still such good friends!
March 15, 2012
Chopsticks do everything together...until the big break! Oh NO! Chopstick will have to lay low until his break heals (glue dries completely). Chopstick encourages chopstick to get out on his own and venture out. Chopstick is reluctant at first, but soon finds plenty of things to do until Chopstick is healed completely!
A fun story about friendship, healing, and taking time for oneself.
Great to use for any kid going off to the hospital.
A fun story about friendship, healing, and taking time for oneself.
Great to use for any kid going off to the hospital.
June 13, 2012
Filled with clever wordplay and visual humor ("Chopstick was quickly whisked away") that shows him being carried off by a whisk, this clever picture book explores what happens when two chopsticks who are always together are separated after one has been injured. As he heals, the other chopstick goes off on his own with a gentle nudge from his friend. The digital art and the positive message about standing on your own while also standing with others are excellent for readers to consider.
February 16, 2012
When one chopstick is injured (in a freak asparagus accident), the other chopstick learns some new skills without his mate. Clever wordplay, engaging illustrations, and a nice message. Perfect for read alouds.
April 15, 2015
This was Amaya's choice from today's library visit. It was pretty cute. Lots of cheesy puns for the grown folks, and a fun, quirky story for the toddler. Good message, cool illustrations, sweet find.
October 7, 2015
The first I put 4 stars is because I love books.
The second that the books was interesting that is the life of a few friends with problems and overcoming them.
The third reason is that talk of two friends spent a very long history.
The second that the books was interesting that is the life of a few friends with problems and overcoming them.
The third reason is that talk of two friends spent a very long history.
October 7, 2015
This book is so interesting because this chopsticks how can I used how many great new things they showing them
2.i never know that it can be a lot of things with chopsticks and also whimsical ideas
3.the book shows a strong friendship
4.the chopstick learn he can do any thing.
2.i never know that it can be a lot of things with chopsticks and also whimsical ideas
3.the book shows a strong friendship
4.the chopstick learn he can do any thing.
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