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Magic Ramen
Magic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando | Andrea Wang
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Inspiration struck when Momofuku Ando spotted the long lines for a simple bowl of ramen following World War II. Magic Ramen tells the true story behind the creation of one of the world's most popular foods. Every day, Momofuku Ando would retire to his lab--a little shed in his backyard. For years, he'd dreamed about making a new kind of ramen noodle soup that was quick, convenient, and tasty for the hungry people he'd seen in line for a bowl on the black market following World War II. Peace follows from a full stomach, he believed. Day after day, Ando experimented. Night after night, he failed. But Ando kept experimenting. With persistence, creativity, and a little inspiration, Ando succeeded. This is the true story behind one of the world's most popular foods.
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EvieBee
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“The world is peaceful only when everyone has enough to eat.” —Momofuku Ando

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mandarchy
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Another true story that my students loved. I don't think they will ever forget what inspired Momofuku Ando to invent instant ramen. It took 10 years and he never gave up! He believed that world peace could be reached by filling stomachs. I know instant ramen is not the healthiest food, but I have a new appreciation for it after reading this. #kidlit #readoutloud #everybodybooks

MySharonaK Sounds so lovely! What ages would you say the book is for? 3y
TEArificbooks My son asked me who invented Cup O Noodle and we watched a documentary on YouTube about it. I want to go the museum in Japan sometime, you can make your own cup of ramen. You get to pick the seasoning, veggies, meat, etc that goes in your cup. 3y
mandarchy @MySharonaK I read it to Kindergarten through 5th grade. It's an everybody book. The reading level is AR 3.3 or lexile 600 3y
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mandarchy @mdm139 I think there are 2 museums in Japan. I saw the YouTube videos too. If I had more time with the students I would have shared, but I sent them the links. I think they all went home and ate ramen. 3y
MySharonaK @mandarchy ah wonderful thank you! 😍 3y
ShelleyBooksie @DinoMom - we will have to check this book out.for our kiddos! 3y
mandarchy @ShelleyBooksie and @DinoMom make sure to have some ramen on hand, you will get hungry. 3y
DinoMom @mandarchy in this house there is always ramen! My 5 year old is ramen obsessed 🍜 ❤️ 3y
mandarchy @DinoMom in that case, did you see that Target has Ramen shirts? I'm not sure they have his size. They had them in the young men's section. I was there yesterday stupidly Easter shopping. 🐣 my son only eats macaroni. 3y
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Brennap
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This Biography is such a fun and interesting one, “Magic Ramen, The story of Momofuku Ando” written by Andrea Wang & illustrated by Kana Urbanowicz. Its a very cute piece about the story of ramen and why Momofuku created cheap single use ramen, its a must read! It would be great to be used as a read aloud to discuss innovative ways to fix a problem.
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Brennap This link is a great teachers guide to use, it includes question to ask throughout the book, an activity after the book, and even a science experiment. This resource supports the UDL Principle (5.2) “Use multiple tools for construction and composition” & the ESOL Strategy 28. “Provide biographies of significant men and women from different countries.” Overall its a great book for inclusion and discussing innovation. 4y
KatiaP This looks like a very interesting take on a biography. Love the art from the book. Awesome link for the questions! It is always good to help prepare for the reading! 4y
DrSpalding I am adding this book to my stack! Hilarious! So many of us have lived on Ramen noodles. 4y
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