Lakshmi, Padma

Tomatoes for Neela

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ISBN 13:
9780593202708
author:
Lakshmi, Padma
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Viking Books for Young Readers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
31.3 x 25.1 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Children's, Fiction, Travel,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£15.00

Description

Tomatoes for Neela celebrates the joy of food and family. Padma Lakshmi shares her own fond memories of cooking with women in her life, highlighting the importance of these traditions. In this story, Neela learns about different types of tomatoes to make Paati's famous sauce, while cooking with her amma at the green market. As they cook together, they find a way for Paati to share in their love and flavors. Through Neela's journey, Padma Lakshmi explores how food can connect us to other cultures and our own heritage. The book is beautifully illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, bringing warmth and detail to the story. This heartwarming tale lovingly affirms the value of sharing recipes and traditions with others, and the love that comes from cooking together.

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