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Masala Chai, Fast and Slow
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This delightful children's book may captivate you if you have an interest in heart-warming stories about friendship and cultural diversity. With its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations, it offers a charming exploration of the power of sharing and the special bond between two young friends over a beloved traditional beverage.
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Newbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca, author of I’ll Go and Come Back, turns her focus to a careful, deliberate grandfather and his impatient grandson in a cosy family story featuring a recipe for spiced chai.
Aarav loves his grandfather very much, but they’re as different as water and molasses. Where Aarav runs and races, Thatha likes to saunter and stroll. Every day at five o’clock, Thatha makes masala chai for the family, and no matter how much Aarav urges him to hurry, Thatha insists on taking his time. “Masala chai cannot be rushed,” says Thatha. “It must be made carefully.”
One day, when Thatha sprains his ankle and must rest on the couch, Aarav eagerly decides he’d like to make the chai himself—after all, what would make his grandfather feel better than a cup of warm, spiced sweetness? But no matter how hard Aarav tries, his rushing causes him to miss some crucial step. Will Aarav be able to slow down and get the recipe right?
With charming illustrations by Neha Rawat that are as enticing as the aroma of spiced tea, author Rajani LaRocca invites readers in for a visit with Aarav and his family—and shares her favourite masala chai recipe at the end.
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Masala Chai, Fast and Slow has received praise for its heartwarming tale of intergenerational love and the practice of mindfulness through a South Asian ritual. The illustrations, noted to be muted, earthy, and vibrant, complement the narrative effectively, bringing the contemporary Indian context to life. The book not only highlights the joy of simple family rituals but also encourages readers to savour the moment, complete with a recipe to try at home.
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ISBN: 9781536219401
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Neha Rawat
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 260.0mm
Height: 267.0mm
Weight: 465g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Rajani LaRocca was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the US when she was a baby. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, graduated from Harvard with both a BA and an MD, and has worked as a primary care physician since 2001. She is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor Book Red, White, and Whole and the picture book I’ll Go and Come Back, illustrated by Sara Palacios. Rajani LaRocca lives in Concord, Massachusetts, with her family.
Neha Rawat is an engineer and the illustrator of several books for young readers. She lives in India.
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