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A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD FINALIST • A father and son share family stories through a spice box, handed down from generation to generation, in this tender picturebook.Rishi's grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his Dad using the delicious flavors from his family's spice box. But this spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby. This spice box holds memories that are passed down from one generation to the next, as each found their place in this wide world. When Rishi drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.

★ “An excellent story for young readers to enhance their understanding of color and an aspect of traditional Indian culture” – School Library Journal, starred reviewThe sun grows bright. The street is busy. It’s market day in town! Explore a rainbow of delights in a South Indian street market! A young girl is looking for the perfect gift for her Amma (mother). Would Amma like bright orange marigolds? Sweetcorn and kebabs? A beautiful, peacock-green fan? With each colorful stall, the perfect present gets closer – just waiting to be found.*A joyful story with vibrant illustrations and rich, sensory text*Inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India*Endnotes include more information about all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world

In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amma (mother). Endnotes explain all the items on sale and introduce readers to markets around the world.

Also available in bilingual English and Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Navajo, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese! "An enjoyable introduction to 10 types of dumpling from around the world" – BooklistDo you know how many ways there are to enjoy delicious dumplings? Join ten families from different cultures as they prepare their unique dumpling recipes for a neighborhood potluck! From spicy to savory, fried to steamed, each family’s kitchen is bursting with flavors to discover. Get ready to count along and taste your way through this global celebration of dumplings!Includes 10 kid-friendly recipes to try at homeEncourages counting skills with each new dumpling added to the platesEndnotes feature a map and fun facts about each dumpling’s region of origin

Savour a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India USA (Pennsylvania Dutch) China (Cantonese) Nigeria JapanIsrael Mexico Syria Russia Italy

★ “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred reviewNamaste! Let's explore India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees, and more. Even learn words in Hindi with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Indian author Meera Sriram and illustrated by Neethi Endmatter provides more insights into life in India

“The aromas of homemade food sneak their way across an entire multicultural neighborhood as growling bellies wait to be filled with…dumplings! Recipes from Nigeria, Syria, China, Russia, Mexico, and more reveal tasty fillings tucked into doughs that are boiled, steamed, fried, and baked . . . Sriram’s simple rhyming story celebrating the unifying magic of food pairs well with the childlike naïveté of de Antuñano’s inclusive and diverse gouache illustrations” – Kirkus ReviewsSavor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual Arabic and English! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, ItalyDevelop early English and Arabic language skillsFind recipes for all of the dumplings in the book!A counting book to build early math skills

“The aromas of homemade food sneak their way across an entire multicultural neighborhood as growling bellies wait to be filled with…dumplings! Recipes from Nigeria, Syria, China, Russia, Mexico, and more reveal tasty fillings tucked into doughs that are boiled, steamed, fried, and baked . . . Sriram’s simple rhyming story celebrating the unifying magic of food pairs well with the childlike naïveté of de Antuñano’s inclusive and diverse gouache illustrations” – Kirkus ReviewsSavor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual Chinese and English! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, ItalyDevelop early English and Chinese language skillsFind recipes for all of the dumplings in the book!A counting book to build early math skills

“The aromas of homemade food sneak their way across an entire multicultural neighborhood as growling bellies wait to be filled with…dumplings! Recipes from Nigeria, Syria, China, Russia, Mexico, and more reveal tasty fillings tucked into doughs that are boiled, steamed, fried, and baked . . . Sriram’s simple rhyming story celebrating the unifying magic of food pairs well with the childlike naïveté of de Antuñano’s inclusive and diverse gouache illustrations” – Kirkus ReviewsSavor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual Portuguese and English! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, ItalyDevelop early English and Portuguese language skillsFind recipes for all of the dumplings in the book!A counting book to build early math skills

“The aromas of homemade food sneak their way across an entire multicultural neighborhood as growling bellies wait to be filled with…dumplings! Recipes from Nigeria, Syria, China, Russia, Mexico, and more reveal tasty fillings tucked into doughs that are boiled, steamed, fried, and baked . . . Sriram’s simple rhyming story celebrating the unifying magic of food pairs well with the childlike naïveté of de Antuñano’s inclusive and diverse gouache illustrations” – Kirkus ReviewsSavor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual Bengali and English! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, ItalyDevelop early English and Bengali language skillsFind recipes for all of the dumplings in the book!A counting book to build early math skills

“The aromas of homemade food sneak their way across an entire multicultural neighborhood as growling bellies wait to be filled with…dumplings! Recipes from Nigeria, Syria, China, Russia, Mexico, and more reveal tasty fillings tucked into doughs that are boiled, steamed, fried, and baked . . . Sriram’s simple rhyming story celebrating the unifying magic of food pairs well with the childlike naïveté of de Antuñano’s inclusive and diverse gouache illustrations” – Kirkus ReviewsSavor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods, now available in bilingual French and English! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes. Dumpling Day features dumplings from the following regions: India, USA (Pennsylvania Dutch), China (Cantonese), Nigeria, Japan, Israel, Mexico, Syria, Russia, ItalyDevelop early English and French language skillsFind recipes for all of the dumplings in the book!A counting book to build early math skills

★ “Beautifully compiled and gently informative, this is an exceptional part of a must-have series for board-book collections.” -- Booklist, starred reviewNamaste! Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more. Even learn words in Hindi with pronunciation guides throughout the story. Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series Written by Indian author and illustrator Meera Sriram and Neethi Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in India