{"product_id":"words-that-taste-like-home-a-picture-book-9781419780684","title":"Words That Taste Like Home: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom author Sandhya Parappukkaran and illustrator Michelle Pereira--the award-winning creators of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e--comes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWords That Taste Like Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, a tender and endearing picture book about language, connection, and enduring love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRohan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlowly, 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWords That Taste Like Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartwarming picture book about how language can connect us to our culture and help us hold on to the people we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandhya Parappukkaran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.70w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419780684\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandhya Parappukkaran\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of books like \u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmma's Sari, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStay for Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cb\u003eMichelle Pereira\u003c\/b\u003e, who is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ehe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmma's Sari, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStay for Dinner\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sandhya Parappukkaran \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48641392672925,"sku":"9781419780684","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d5c14773-42bf-4175-a61e-2a986fee1b65.jpg?v=1784108298","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/words-that-taste-like-home-a-picture-book-9781419780684","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}