Tasked with bringing a potluck lunch to school, Kofi learns the significance of food in his Ghanaian heritage as his grandfather unravels tales of resilience in the face of hardship. Includes a Jollof rice recipe.
An "exploration of all kinds of breads, from sourdough to bannock to bao, that will tickle your taste buds and warm your heart"-- Provided by publisher.
Together Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to their sidewalk library, and as they get more visitors, Jelly Bean comes up with the idea to combine the books and food; so neighbors feel invited to take a meal and a good book.
Papa has something special planned for tonight's family dinner--and Bobo can't wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the stew begins to bubble and pop, Bobo and his family gather around for a mouthwatering feast.
"A picture book about a girl and her love of food, set in a restaurant."-- Provided by publisher.
"This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors."--|cProvided by publisher.
"The origin stories of each Chinese dish told using the framework of Chinese cuisine-oftentimes based in folklore, both ancient and contemporary"-- Provided by publisher.
"Dueling baker sisters Esther and Hester meet their new neighbor Sylvester, who gladly becomes their babka tester, determining which shvester's (sister's) babka is the best"-- Provided by publisher.
"A delightful meal with a big extended family becomes a free-for-all when one particularly excitable baby joins the fun"-- Provided by publisher.
"A young girl learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her abuela"-- Provided by publisher.
A little girl is determined to make perfect nigiri sushi for her grandmother, but her efforts only lead to frustration, until a surprising discovery helps her understand that cooking with love is more important than cooking perfect food.
Shopping for and preparing a delicious meal helps a young Chinese American girl feel connected to her family.