Umami
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024

Umami

Written and illustrated by Jacob Grant

A penguin seeks new flavors beyond cold fish. Will others embrace her discoveries?

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40 pages· AD530L
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Bookroo's summary

Umami, a penguin weary of the same old fish, embarks on a global culinary adventure. She discovers exotic spices and flavors, eager to introduce them to her fellow penguins. But will her newfound tastes win over her community, or will tradition prevail? Dive into Umami's journey of taste and transformation.

From the publisher

Umami, sick of cold fish, travels the world trying different and delicious food to bring back home for the other penguins to try. Umami is tired of eating cold fish. But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods, Umami adventures across the sea and discovers flavors and spices that are inspiring! She has to share them. But will the other penguins share her love for these different foods?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 29, 2024
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593624067

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