Ramen for Everyone

(Hardback)

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In this adorable picture book for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Bilal Cooks Daal, Hiro aspires to make a bowl of ramen as delicious as his dadsand runs into some surprises on his first attempt!

Hiro loves ramen. Every Sunday, Hiros dad makes delicious, perfect ramen for dinner, using a recipe passed down from his dad. Theres nori seaweed, briny like the ocean; nitamago egg, the yolk golden like the sun; and chashu pork so tender, it melts in your mouth. Yum!

Hiros dream is to make his own perfect bowl, and hes sure he can do it after watching his dad and taking notes. But when he gets started, things dont go according to plan. The seaweed crumbles! The eggs slip through his fingers! The pork falls apart! Hiro is worried hell never be a real ramen chefbut thanks to his fathers wise advice and his own creativity, Hiro discovers that every persons perfect bowl of ramen is unique.

Reviews

*A March/April 2023 Indie Next Pick*
*A Junior Library Guild Selection*
"A fun and lively book about putting your own spin on traditional ramen!" -- Andrea Wang, Newbery Honor-winning author ofMagic RamenandWatercress
"Get ready for ramen, handmade to order and delightful to devour! . . . Tanumihardjas simple yet evocative prose draws readers into the drama and tension of the ramen making and brings to life Hiros loving, understanding family. . . . A celebration of the complexity and care that go into making this Japanese staple." * Kirkus Reviews *
A story that is as warm, rich and hearty as ramen itself! -- Charlene Chua, illustrator ofAmy Wu and the Perfect Bao
"A hearty serving of Japanese cuisine, resilience, and family fun." * Booklist *
"Tanumihardjas picture book debut encouragingly, practically shows how much hard work goes into the foods preparation, leaving room for Hiro to try, try again, and at last put a personal spin on the traditional dish. Pates sumi ink, pencil, and digital illustrations reproduce packaged ramens colorful, cartoony designs, establishing a cheerfully chaotic tone across action-oriented panels." * Publishers Weekly *

Author Bio

Patricia Tanumihardjawas born in Jakarta to Chinese Indonesian parents and raised in Singapore.Ramen for Everyoneis her debut picture book. She also writes cookbooks and loves to weave food-centric themes into her stories for young people. Patricia now lives in northern Virginia with her husband and son, where she enjoys drinking bubble tea, making dumplings, and hiking. Her perfect bowl of ramen isshio (salt-flavored) ramen topped with chashu, menma (fermented bamboo shoots), and corn. Visit her at EdibleWords.com or @EdibleWords on Instagram, and dont be shy about asking for her favorite recipe!

Shiho Patewas born in Hokkaido, Japan, and raised in Aichi. She received her degree in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design and worked for indie gaming studios before she started making childrens books. Shiho lives in Southern California, where she loves hunting with her daughter and husband for new ramen restaurants. Visit her at ShihoPate.com or @ShihoPate on Instagram.