Papa's Butter Chicken

By Monica Saigal, Abeeha Tariq (Illustrator)

A girl and her dad cook a special meal, but unexpected guests arrive. Will there be enough to share?

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36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Monica loves cooking with her dad, especially his famous Butter Chicken. As they dance and stir, the kitchen fills with warmth and spices. Just as they sit to enjoy their meal, the doorbell rings. Grandma, uncles, and neighbors join the feast. Can their love for food and family stretch to include everyone? Discover a heartwarming tale of sharing and community.

From the publisher

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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