Peter J. Thornton – illustratör

In this sequel to the enormously popular Everybody Cooks Rice, young Carrie is sent on a mission by her mother: to search the neighborhood for a "three-handled rolling pin." While on her quest, Carrie discovers that although her neighbors hail from several different countries, they all enjoy the tastes and smells of home-baked bread.

"Nifty neighborhood. Nifty book"—The New York Times Book ReviewIn this multicultural picture book, Carrie goes from one neighbor''s house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner. She discovers that although each family is from a different country, everyone makes a rice dish at dinnertime. Readers will enjoy trying the simple recipes that correspond to each family''s unique rice dish.

A rainy-day errand introduces Carrie to many different kinds of bread, including chapatis, challah, and papusaa, for which recipes are included

"Nifty neighborhood. Nifty book"—The New York Times Book ReviewIn this multicultural picture book, Carrie goes from one neighbor''s house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner. She discovers that although each family is from a different country, everyone makes a rice dish at dinnertime. Readers will enjoy trying the simple recipes that correspond to each family''s unique rice dish.

Carrie has worked hard to organize her neighborhood''s 4th of July block party. Excitement hangs in the air as she makes sure that every last detail—from the food to the talent show--is ready. Carrie discovers that each family has prepared a special noodle dish. Her neighbors come from many different places and their dishes range from kugel to zaru soba. Accompanied by easy-to-make recipes, this tale is sure to please the young readers who loved Everybody Cooks Rice, Everybody Bakes Bread, and Everybody Serves Soup, as well as those who are new to Carrie''s multicultural neighborhood.

It has snowed so much that Carrie has the day off from school. She wants to earn money shoveling to buy her mother a Christmas present. But what should she buy? As she goes from house to house, Carrie finds everybody making soup. Carrie''s neighbors come from many places, so each one is making a different kind of soup. As she collects recipes, Carrie begins to get an idea of what to give her mother. Accompanied by simple recipes, this tale is sure to please the many readers who loved Everybody Cooks Rice and Everybody Bakes Bread as well as those who are new to Carrie''s delightful and diverse neighborhood.