Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Sophia Payne discovered her passion for writing after a long-standing career in techinical support. She now writes picture books and steers clear of broken computers! Sophia was born and raised in the UK and is half Guyanese, half British. Her writing reflects her Indo-Caribbean heritage, and she lives by the mantra 'be curious, not judgemental.'
Sandhya Prabhat is an independent illustrator and animator. She illustrates childrens' picture books and young adult books, animates for TV and movies, and creates stickers and other social media content for clients including Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Snapchat.
Originally from Chennai, India, Sandyha now lives in California, USA.
This colourful picture-book celebration of Guyanese cooking - including hot wiri wiri peppers - features a little boy desperate to learn to cook, and the joy of sharing food with family.
- Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
As he watches his grandma prepare her traditional Guyanese cook-up rice with garlic, coconut, and wiri wiri peppers, Faruq dreams of being a chef. With vibrant and exciting illustrations and rich descriptive language, this picture book for younger children is bound to spark an interest in cooking and a love for family mealtimes. A lovely book to read and share.
- Tom Tolkien, School Reading List
This colourful picture-book celebration of Guyanese cooking - including hot wiriwiri peppers - features a little boy desperate to learn to cook, and the joy of sharing food with family.
The Guardian
A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist! There is not a better smell in the world than Ajee's Cook-up rice. The kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, garlic and spices. Preparing food for his family fills Faruq's heart with love - and sets a different course for his future. This sumptuous story celebrates Caribbean culture and food through Sophia Payne's distinct voice that is reflective of her Indo-Guyanese heritage and is brought to life by Sandhya Prabhat's beautiful artwork. It also includes a recipe for Guyanese Lime cookies for you to try at home!
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A beautiful depiction of Guyanese culture, and the joy that comes with knowing and celebrating your heritage, especially through food.
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Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Sophia Payne discovered her passion for writing after a long-standing career in techinical support. She now writes picture books and steers clear of broken computers! Sophia was born and raised in the UK and is half Guyanese, half British. Her writing reflects her Indo-Caribbean heritage, and she lives by the mantra 'be curious, not judgemental.'
Sandhya Prabhat is an independent illustrator and animator. She illustrates childrens' picture books and young adult books, animates for TV and movies, and creates stickers and other social media content for clients including Facebook, Microsoft, Google and Snapchat.
Originally from Chennai, India, Sandyha now lives in California, USA.