Granny's Kitchen: A Jamaican Story of Food and Family

By Sade Smith

Book Overview

Accompanied by Ken Daley's vibrant, sun-soaked artwork, Sad? Smith's debut picture book Granny's Kitchen is the perfect readaloud for budding chefs everywhere.

Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks her Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her "Gyal, you betta can cook!" and teaches Shelly-Ann how to get in touch with her Jamaican roots through the process of cooking.

As Shelly-Ann tries each recipe, everything goes wrong. But when Granny is too tired to cook one morning, Shelly-Ann will have to find the courage to try one more time and prepare the perfect Jamaican breakfast.

Praise for Granny's Kitchen:

"Warm and inviting. Daley's vibrant, highly saturated illustrations bolster the appeal and are sure to entice young readers--and perhaps encourage them to try their own hand in the kitchen. ... A vibrant, upbeat story of a determined girl and her love of food." --Kirkus Reviews

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125080633X
• ISBN13: 9781250806338
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1