Description: A scrumptious celebration of the connection between family, friends, and food to empower little ones to be proud of where they come from.
Tariq loves food, from delicious dinners with his big family to scrumptious surprises in his lunchbox at school. But when he's asked to bring in a special dish for his class picnic, Tariq begins to worry about how he'll choose just one tasty favorite! As his family inspire him with stories of their favorite foods, Tariq soon realizes that choosing the perfect dish is about more than just how it tastes. What special story would Tariq like his food to tell? Written by Maryam Hassan, inspired by her childhood enjoying delicious South Asian dishes, and the joy she finds sharing it with new friends! Brought to life with stunning artwork by Anna Wilson.Brief description: Maryam Hassan is a photographer, painter, teacher and debut author from London. A first-generation child of Pakistani immigrants, Maryam never felt Pakistani or English and had to find the balance of being both of these things and something entirely new all at once. Watching immigrant children come into her classes, she realized they also had stories and experiences that hadn't been told. Maryam decided she wanted to write stories for them. She is a strong believer in the idea of a global citizen--we are all connected in this world and we should learn about everyone around us.
Review Quotes: "The Taste of home is a blend of family, friends and food. A feeling of pride in the knowledge of where we come from and the magic of memories. Tariq leads us from the delicious dinners he enjoys with families, to the special surprises he finds in his lunchbox at school. But what will he choose for the class picnic? Glorious."--Armadillo Magazine, Postbag Picks