Umami is a penguin who got tired of eating cold fish everyday, so she set off on an adventure to explore and taste all kinds of foods and new flavors. She knows she must share her discoveries with her village—but will they enjoy everything Umami has brought back? If you are picky with food, this book's for you!
— Camila
Description
Umami, sick of cold fish, travels the world trying different and delicious food to bring back home for the other penguins to try.
Umami is tired of eating cold fish.
But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods, Umami adventures across the sea and discovers flavors and spices that are inspiring! She has to share them.
But will the other penguins share her love for these different foods?
About the Author
Jacob Grant is an author, illustrator, and dad who is usually hungry. Many of his favorite foods are in this book. When not thinking about food, Jacob can be found at home in Chicago, drawing and writing books like: No Fair!, No Pants!, and Bear's Scare, among other stories. Learn more about Jacob at JacobGrantBooks.com.
Praise For…
★ "Grant . . . marries technique with expression to illustrate Umami as a happy-belly food bon viveur—sweetly wide-eyed with joy, wonder, and gustatory delight—forging a tasty path in a bountiful world." --PW, starred review
"An epicurean tale of bravery and tasty discoveries." --Kirkus Reviews
"Even the pickiest kids will relish how this delectable adventure sets out the unpredictable fun and satisfaction of trying something new." --Booklist Reviews
" [A] riot of shape, colors, and textures that might just nudge picky eaters to expand their palates and venture into the wild world of flavor." --BCCB
"The perfect balance between humor, plot and Umami’s expanding palette. . . . [Umami] gives us a character that’s easy to root for and a journey that is delightful to share." --SLJ
"Umami's lively culinary exploration may stir curioustiy in young foodies to venture beyond familiar omfort food." --Horn book Reviews
