This joyful picture book taps into the rich African American tradition of family reunions, with delicious food at the heart of the celebration. Perfect for fans of the Caldecott Honor Book Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons. Once a year, each of Ruby's relatives prepares a special dish to share at their family reunion. Daddy calls it their "signature dish"--and Ruby wants one of her own. She wanders through the bustling kitchen looking for inspiration. As she watches Pop-Pop's chicken sizzling in the skillet, Uncle G slicing onions, and Auntie Billie cooking corn on the hot grill, she wonders if she's just too young to have a signature dish. That's when she finds it-- the perfect solution! Angela Dalton's warm text is perfectly paired with Jestenia Southerland's beautiful art in this sweet picture book, filled with the tenderness and warmth of this multigenerational extended family and the food they share.
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Wow, the illustrations in this book are sooooo good! Ruby is excited for the reunion day dinner and really wants to help! Each relative makes something special, but she's just not old enough to help near the stove/kitchen yet. So notices the wants/needs of her family and decides to make a refreshing lemonade! If you liked this you may like [b:Stella's Stellar Hair 52516029 Stella's Stellar Hair Yesenia Moises https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596428604l/52516029.SX50.jpg 78067492]
