Entering Kindergarten
Travel the world through tasty stories! Learn about people, cultures, and traditions with food as your guide.
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THE WORLD AROUND US

Chooch Helped
Andrea L. Rogers
Sissy's younger brother, Chooch, isn't a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday, after all. But no matter what Chooch does -- even if he's messing something up! Which is basically all the time! -- their parents say he's just "helping." Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Soul Food Sunday
C.G. Esperanza
Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.
Islandborn
Junot Diaz
When Lintang finally gets to taste her nenek’s yummy, mouthwatering sambal, she’s delighted! But when she takes a bite it’s . . . SPICY! 
100 Chapatis
Derek Mascarenhasr
A boy makes one hundred chapatis with his grandfather while they wait for news of his new baby sibling's arrival. 
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz
Summer means that the Paletero Man is in the neighborhood! But what will happen when one child loses his dinero on the way to buy a paleta?
Ohana Means Family
Ilma Loomis
Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration.
Tofu Takes Time
Helen H. Wu
All good thing take time. Join Lin as she learns about her family, patience, and a good home-cooked meal. 
Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Though
Melissa Iwai
Join Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese Food. 
Boys Don't Fry
Kimberly Yee
A loving picture book about a young Malaysian boy who defies gender expectations will make hearts warm and stomachs hungry.
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