Soup Day

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Now in board book! A young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home, they work together-step by step-to prepare the meal. A little later, the family sits down to enjoy a special dinner. This book celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Reviews

"I loved this book! If only it had been around when my daughter Melissa was little, maybe I would have made something for dinner other than reservations!" --Joan Rivers

"Iwai's writing debut beautifully depicts the loving relationship between a mother and daughter. . . . Ordinariness made extraordinary." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A perfect meal and a perfect book." --School Library Journal

"Idyllic and cozy with colorful, textured illustrations, the book also offers a perfect recipe for tiny hands." --Associated Press

Author Bio

Melissa Iwai has illustrated many children's books, including Let's Go to the Hardware Store, Toolbox Twins, B Is for Bulldozer and Good Night Engines. She is also the creator of Pizza Day. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. Visit her online at melissaiwai.com