Papa's Butter Chicken

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Author(s)

Monica Saigal

Publisher

Tiger Tales

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Release Date

October 01, 2024

ISBN

978-1664300446

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This picture book is a celebration of Indian heritage, father-daughter relationships, and sharing with community. Includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.

A young girl named Monica shares special time with her father as they prepare her favorite dish in this warm and inspiring picture book for kids ages 3-7.

Monica loves the Butter Chicken that her father makes. She spends the day helping him in the kitchen as he prepares the dish, stirring the sauce and adding the spices. And while the chicken bakes, the two dance around the kitchen.

When the chicken is done, they get ready to sit down and enjoy the meal together. But then the doorbell rings, and Grandma, Monica's uncles, and even the neighbors arrive to share in the feast!

A warm and inspiring story of food, family, community, and sharing that includes a foreword by renowned chef José Andrés, and one of the author's own recipes.

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Celebration of Family & Food

August 16, 2024

Overall rating

4.3

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

Papa's Butter Chicken is a sweet picture book about a father and daughter and how food brings their family together. One of Papa's favorite foods is butter chicken. This dish brings back fond memories of his childhood. Monica loves to help her father prepare this dish and hear the stories about his childhood. When extended family and friends learn that Papa is making butter chicken, they arrive with gifts of fruit and dessert and are invited to stay for dinner. Initially, Monica is disappointed at the number of people attending dinner. She won't be able to hear all of Papa's stories. As she shares a meal with her family, she soon realizes what a wonderful experience it is to spend time with them.

What I Liked: I appreciate the message in the book that food is a means of bringing people together. The celebration of Indian culture especially appeals to me, as I teach in a school with a large Indian population. My students will be thrilled to find a book they can identify with. Abeeha Tariq's illustrations are vibrant and engaging. The recipe for butter chicken by famed chef José Andrés is included at the end of the book as a bonus.

Papa's Butter Chicken is a beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating family and food that will delight young readers.