Umami By Jacob Grant New York: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2024. Picture Book. Umami is a little penguin who is sick of eating the same thing everyday, cold fish --ugh! She becomes determined to find new foods and flavors, so Umami begins a journey across the sea in search of something different to eat. She reaches a place with a plethora of delicious options, and tries bitter, sweet, sour, and foods with umami (just like her name!) among others. Umami decides to bring all these delicious new flavors back for the other penguins to try in a feast. But, will the other penguins enjoy this new experience? Filled with charm and humor, Umami is a diverse romp through a universal experience --am I willing to try something new? What will it be like? The idea of trying new foods and flavors make it especially relatable, and the appealing illustrations will have many readers ready to hop out on a culinary adventure. A humorous and sweet ending, caps off this delig...
Nic Bishop Spiders is a fascinating book about spiders. The photographs of the spiders are amazing. There are close up pictures that show every detail of the spider from their hairy legs, the color of their eyes and their hatching babies. This book isn’t for the weak though because the pictures are also quite disgusting. The text is also interesting and gives a brief description of the spiders attributes and hunting styles. This is a must read book for anyone who is interested in learning about spiders.
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