Food, glorious food!
There are many books out there, which use food as a vehicle to foster cross-cultural understanding.
I get that. I believe they're coming from a good place.
But, do we have to 'shame' children for their food, in order to get a message through?
These books don't do that. They just celebrate food, especially that with cultural meaning and history.
Awâsis & the world famous bannock by Dallas Hunt & Amanda Strong.
I'm recommending this book on a friend's love of it. The use of Cree names, rather than English, helps this book stand out. And, there's use of gender-neutral pronouns, too. Not to mention glorious illustrations, and all-around goodness.
Bang Bang Noodles by Nessie Sharpe.
Chaiwala! By Priti Birla Maheshwari & Ashley Barron.
Cora cooks pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore & Kristi Valiant.
Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street by Felicita Sala.
Food brings people and community together, especially when the smells spread throughout an apartment building. Recipes are included, so you can recreate the experience.
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