 Young Tsering can’t wait to taste his grandmother’s thukpa – noodle soup. On his way home, he invites many friends, neighbors, and family members to join him. Just as his grandmother is preparing the soup, the power goes out. Tsering helps with the soup-making steps by identifying spices and other ingredients by their smells. The power comes back on and everyone can enjoy the thukpa. Told from a blind child’s perspective – Tsering is blind – this story is enhanced by beautiful illustrations that teach about the Ladakhi culture which is not often depicted in picture books. Alliteration and onomatopoeia make it a fun read. A Glimpse into Ladakhi Life gives information about the culture and geography of Indian Ladakhi. A glossary and a recipe for thukpa are also included. mjw |
| Title: Thukpa For All Author: Prada Ram and Sheela Preuitt Illustrator: Shilpa Ranade Publisher: Karadi Tales. Chennai, India Copyright: 2018 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-81-9338-898-3 Hardcover pages: 48 Age range: 4-8 Genre: Picture Book Book setting: Ladakhi, India Author’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s ethnicity: Indian Illustrator’s residence: Mumbai Awards: 2019 IBBY Catalog of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities, 2020 USBBY Outstanding International Books List Subjects: Blind, Cooking and food, Culture, Diversity, Family life, Grandmothers, Sense and sensations, Special needs |
Thukpa For All
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