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Lost in the Noodles

Contributors

By Cathy Wu

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Apr 27, 2027
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316500821
Age Range
4–6

Price

$18.99

Price

$24.99 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD

Get lost—and found again—in the supermarket noodle aisle, where a young explorer uses wilderness survival tips to come to her own rescue!

Clover and her papa head to the grocery store to stock up on snacks before their first hike together. But Clover’s in for a big adventure before they even reach the great outdoors . . .

“Oh no . . . I lost my papa! Should I retrace my steps? Where’d he go?”

When she gets separated from her papa, she reminds herself not to panic. The grocery store is a much safer place to get lost than in the great outdoors, after all. But it will still take smart thinking to get reunited with her papa. Will Clover’s wilderness skills come in handy sooner than expected?

This fresh and funny take on a relatable fear— getting separated from a parent in an unfamiliar place—is paired with a reassuring message of self-reliance.

  • Praise for Popo & Meimei Can Help:

    "This sweet story offers an introduction to the immigrant experience while celebrating the love between a grandparent and a grandchild.... A moving tribute to the tender moments found in a bilingual, multigenerational household." I>Kirkus Reviews

    "Simple, cartoon illustrations complement the spare text, effectively communicating the message of love and intergenerational solidarity between Meimei and Popo." I>Booklist

    "This heartwarming depiction of an English-speaking child and her Mandarin-speaking elders helping one another across a language barrier will appeal to all children familiar with relatives who speak a different language. Highly recommended for all collections."
    School Library Journal

Cathy Wu

About the Author

Cathy Wu is the winner of the Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award for Popo & Meimei Can Help, her debut picture book. Cathy is a freelance designer and illustrator who runs a small paper goods business and draws playful portraits of people and pets. She lives in Seattle and invites you to visit her at itscathywu.com.

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