Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu
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A playful, feminist retelling of Rapunzel with a Chinese-cuisine twist.
The story of Rapunzel where she’s being locked in a tower by a witch is a good one—but it’s not totally the truth. The real story is about a young princess in China named Ra Pu Zel who doesn’t want to talk to princes or look proper. What Pu Zel wants is to cook and eat in peace, her long hair neatly braided to keep it out of her food. And when she gets tired of everyone telling her what to do, she locks herself in a tower with her dog Bao. Although princes from everywhere try to convince her to come down, it’s not until a young chef arrives with an intriguing food to share that Ra Pu Zel finally has a reason. Available for pre-order now! |
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Praise for Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu
“The colorful, expressively detailed depictions of the princess’ attempts to conform to expectations are a hoot, and her joy in being her best self in her tower is palpable… A delicious mashup of fairy tales and food.”
— Kirkus Reviews
"Affectionately told and vibrantly illustrated...[E]mpowering...Kung’s richly hued scenes shimmer with golden-hour light and...that, combined with Compestine’s well-paced story, makes for a tale that dishes up delight."
— Publisher's Weekly
"This creative retelling of "Rapunzel" that combines feminism, fairy tales, and food, will be enjoyed by all."
— School Library Journal
"In this lively, engaging rewrite of the Rapunzel story, the long-haired princess takes control of her destiny and follows her foodie passion instead of her parents' expectations. … reading the colorful picture book feels almost like watching an animated film. And Ying Chang Compestine's masterful storytelling maintains a great pace of action, conflict, and resolution…. a fun adventure steeped in Chinese culture and cuisine."
— Common Sense Media
"Brimming with love for both food and spunky girls who love food, this warm, inviting read will easily sate readers’ appetites..."
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"[An] enchanting reinvention of the tressed, trapped heroine...Charming, animated art...promises a delicious adventure...enlivens Compestine's hero as a whirling, rule-breaking iconoclast whose independence defies subjugation."
-- Shelf Awareness
"...a modern, feminist twist to the story of Rapunzel with engaging elements from Chinese cuisine and culture."
-- The Toy Insider
"A breathtakingly illustrated reimagining of a well-loved fairytale....guaranteed to make you laugh and leave you hungrier than when you started."
-- The Southern Bookseller Review
— Kirkus Reviews
"Affectionately told and vibrantly illustrated...[E]mpowering...Kung’s richly hued scenes shimmer with golden-hour light and...that, combined with Compestine’s well-paced story, makes for a tale that dishes up delight."
— Publisher's Weekly
"This creative retelling of "Rapunzel" that combines feminism, fairy tales, and food, will be enjoyed by all."
— School Library Journal
"In this lively, engaging rewrite of the Rapunzel story, the long-haired princess takes control of her destiny and follows her foodie passion instead of her parents' expectations. … reading the colorful picture book feels almost like watching an animated film. And Ying Chang Compestine's masterful storytelling maintains a great pace of action, conflict, and resolution…. a fun adventure steeped in Chinese culture and cuisine."
— Common Sense Media
"Brimming with love for both food and spunky girls who love food, this warm, inviting read will easily sate readers’ appetites..."
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"[An] enchanting reinvention of the tressed, trapped heroine...Charming, animated art...promises a delicious adventure...enlivens Compestine's hero as a whirling, rule-breaking iconoclast whose independence defies subjugation."
-- Shelf Awareness
"...a modern, feminist twist to the story of Rapunzel with engaging elements from Chinese cuisine and culture."
-- The Toy Insider
"A breathtakingly illustrated reimagining of a well-loved fairytale....guaranteed to make you laugh and leave you hungrier than when you started."
-- The Southern Bookseller Review
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