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Words That Taste Like Home: A Picture Book
From author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira--the award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink...
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From author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira--the award-winning creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name--comes Words That Taste Like Home, a tender and endearing picture book about language, connection, and enduring love.
Rohan loves spending time with Muthassi--his grandmother. They share stories as they eat sour pickles and tell jokes while they walk through the mango trees. When Rohan's parents announce that they'll be moving to a different country, Rohan promises to call Muthassi every day.
Their new country is full of new experiences: a new school, a new puppy, and even a new language. Rohan can't wait to tell Muthassi all about his adventures, but when he picks up the phone, he can't find the right words.
Slowly, Rohan begins to worry that his new language is chasing away his first one, and with it, his connection to Muthassi. When his parents tell him that they'll be spending the summer in their home country, Rohan is nervous. What if he can't talk to Muthassi anymore?
Words That Taste Like Home is a heartwarming picture book about how language can connect us to our culture and help us hold on to the people we love.
Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781419780684
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
About the Author
Sandhya Parappukkaran is the author of books like The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, Amma's Sari, and Stay for Dinner. She left her job as a food technologist so she could put her feet up and read. Then she rediscovered her passion for children's books. Her stories are inspired by her multicultural experience and include scrumptious food from her South Indian heritage. She resides in Brisbane with her family. Michelle Pereira, who is the illustrator of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, Amma's Sari, and Stay for Dinner, spent her childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, and now lives in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Monash University with a bachelor's degree in communication design. She has worked with a range of clients such as Penguin UK, Netflix, the New York Times, and Marie Claire.
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