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This book honors the Korean tradition, Miyeok Guk, a seaweed soup traditionally eaten on birthdays or after new moms give birth to replenish nutrients. This year, Maia, gets to help prepare Miyeok Guk. she wants to serve it at her birthday party but wonders if her guests would rather have pizza and cupcakes instead. A great blending of cultures and the importance of food and family recipes, this one is a sweet read!
Talk about the importance of sharing in this modern classic! Omu is cooking up a yummy stew for herself. The delightful smell wafts out her window and attracts many of her neighbors to try a bite. Omu does not mind sharing but what happens when there is no stew left for her. This book features a fun collage illustration style and a great reminder of kindness and giving back to others.
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For your kiddo with a big imagination! When a boy finishes a bowl of soup, he falls asleep and suddenly his sister’s soup turns into a river that is taking over his entire house. But luckily, the little boy thinks he has a way to get rid of the river soup. Filled with fun illustrations and text, this makes for a fun read aloud.
On a cold winter day, a young girl helps her mom prepare a soup. Follow along step by step as they prepare their soup and have a cozy day of games and fun while it cooks! With simple text and illustrations that are easy to follow along, your kiddo will learn about counting and basic skills for cooking up the perfect soup.
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Another hilarious tale by Greg Pizzoli that will be sure to have your kids laughing. Susan feels very unlucky until one day she keeps getting multiple visits from a wolf, telling her she is the lucky winner. But with each visit, it seems like the wolf may be preparing a lucky dish of his own! A funny read and great building story.
When a group of friends find a giant parsnip they set off to find ingredients for their perfect soup. This is a sweet read with whimsical illustrations. Count along with them and even learn how to make your own sup with a recipe in the back.