Granny's Kitchen

By Ken Daley (Illustrator)

A girl must cook the perfect Jamaican breakfast when Granny can't help.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

On a vibrant Jamaican island, Shelly-Ann learns to cook with her Granny. Each attempt ends in disaster, but when Granny is too tired to cook, Shelly-Ann must summon courage to create the perfect Jamaican breakfast. Will she succeed and connect with her roots, or will her culinary dreams crumble? Dive into this heartwarming tale of determination and cultural discovery.

From the publisher

Accompanied by Ken Daley’s vibrant, sun-soaked artwork, Sadé 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

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