Description

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G. Esperanzas picture book Soul Food Sunday, a loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table.

A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book

On Sundays, everyone gathers at Grannys for Soul Food.
But today, I dont go to the backyard or the great room.
I follow Granny instead.
Youre a big boy now, Granny says. Time for you to learn.

At Grannys, Sunday isnt Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Rays grill. But just when Granny says theyre finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gatheringand the many more to come.

Evocatively written and vividly illustrated, this mouthwatering story is a warm celebration of tradition and coming together at a table filled with love and delicious food.

Esperanzas vibrant illustrations are awash in saturated colors, photo-realistic facial expressions, and pronounced outlines, and they positively radiate this familys joy and love for one another . . . Food-related words and onomatopoeia are called out in large, colorful fonts, adding to the reading fun. Booklist (Starred Review)

This nourishing story will gratify soul food aficionados, as well as anyone whos experienced how bonds strengthen through food and traditions. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

Author: Winsome Bingham
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 11/16/2021
Pages: 48
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 8.35h x 10.31w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781419747717
Language: English