Overview
A moving picture book biography about chef Jose Andres, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities. A moving picture book biography about chef Jose Andres, who, along with his World Central Kitchen organization, is sure to inspire kids to help out in their own communities. Jose Andres's love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the fire that would cook the paella just right. Jose loved everything about it- the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought, No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world-- and World Central Kitchen was born. From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, Jose and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times. With a lyrical text and stunning illustrations, here is a picture book biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef that's sure to inspire a new generation of community helpers.
Full Product Details
Author: Erin Frankel ,
Paola Escobar
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Random House Inc
Weight: 0.567kg
ISBN: 9780593380574
ISBN 10: 0593380576
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 13 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"★ ""Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"
"★ ""Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""Focusing on scenes of people and food, Escobar’s luscious digital images add visual savor via colorful spirals of enticing aromas."" —Publishers Weekly"
★ ""Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine."" —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ""Focusing on scenes of people and food, Escobar’s luscious digital images add visual savor via colorful spirals of enticing aromas."" —Publishers Weekly ""Readers will be encouraged to think big and make connections between their dreams and the needs they encounter."" —Booklist
Author Information
Erin Frankel is a children's book author. She loves telling stories of empathy and wonder. Her picture books include A Plate of Hope, Remembering Barkley, and the Weird! series. Erin enjoys visiting schools to talk to students about stories and kindness. She lives with her family in Pittsburgh, where she writes, teaches, and hopes. Paola Escobar grew up traveling from town to town in Bogota, Colombia. She is the illustrator of Digging for Words, an ALA Notable Book, and recipient of both the Americas Award and the International Latino Book Award, as well as Planting Stories- The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre, an Indie Pick called ""a must-have for all libraries"" in a School Library Journal starred review. She lives with her husband and her dog, Flora.
