Publisher's Synopsis
Key Selling Points
- A young girl goes to her grandmother's house for a tea party and soon discovers her grandmother expects her to help make the tea-a special Bengali tea called doodh cha .
- Shows the passing down of a family tradition in a lighthearted way, including how much food is linked to culture, and the bonding that happens when people share their traditions. It is also intertwined with a story about how being patient can pay off.
- This story mirrors the author's lived experience as it was inspired by her visits with her own grandmother, and includes her family doodh cha recipe in the backmatter.
- Farida Zaman was born in Bangladesh but now lives in Canada. She is both author and illustrator, bringing this personal story to life with her charming and bright illustrations.
