Melissa Iwai'sSoup Daycelebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. Now in board book!
On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home, they work togetherstep by stepto prepare the meal. While the soup is cooking, they spend the time playing games and reading. Before long, Daddy's home and the family sits down to enjoy a home made dinner.
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Melissa Iwaihas illustrated many childrens books, includingLets Go to the Hardware Store,Toolbox Twins,B Is for BulldozerandGood Night Engines. She is also the creator ofPizza Day. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. 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
