Sari-Sari Summers

Written & illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao

A young girl finds a sweet solution to save her grandmother's store during a heat wave.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Nora cherishes summers at her grandmother's sari-sari store, a vibrant hub of treasures. But a heat wave leaves it deserted, threatening their cherished time together. With ripe mangoes and a dash of creativity, Nora concocts a refreshing treat to draw the community back. Can her sweet idea save the summer and the store? Discover a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and family bonds, complete with a recipe for mango ice candy.

From the publisher

In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brilliantly delicious way to attract customers after a heat wave leaves her lola’s store empty. Nora loves spending summers with Lola at her sari-sari store, a treasure trove filled with everything you could need, from hair accessories to toys, creamy yema to sour tamarind candy. And this year, Nora is big enough to help her grandmother. But when a heat wave strikes and no one comes to the store, Nora worries that she won’t get to spend the rest of the summer with her lola–until she gets a sweet idea. After all, the mangoes on the tree outside are finally ripe, and with a bit of measuring, mixing, and a good deal of tasting, Nora and Lola have a refreshing way to bring people together–and to the sari-sari store. With soft, heartfelt illustrations, Lynnor Bontigao’s endearing picture book–featuring a recipe for making mango ice candy like Nora’s–is an ode to ingenuity and to intergenerational relationships that’s as sweet and gentle as a kiss on the cheek.

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