My Mom Loves Me More Than Sushi

Name: My Mom Loves Me More Than Sushi
Brand: Second Story Press
SKU: 9781897187098
Price: 15.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

By Filomena Gomes

Illustrated By Ashley Spires

$15.95

Format

Hardback

In this utterly delicious book, a little girl and her mom learn about fabulous foods from around the world. Sushi, houska, canja, couscous, megaderra, smorgastarta, and other dishes all star in the family’s culinary adventure.

Praise & Recognition

Warm, loving and poetic, with a sense of togetherness; you'll almost feel like you can taste the food. Wonderful illustrations. Hi-Rise

A delightful book that will both comfort and educate young readers. Quill & Quire

The amusing and colorful artwork helps to keep things lively. The Globe and Mail

The youngest of readers are in for a delicious treat that will take them around the world without ever leaving the kitchen. Canadian Bookseller

The text cleverly describes the food in mouth-watering detail without simply listing the ingredients. Resource Links

This book is an ideal way to open for children the doors to varied cultures gastronomic creations. CM Magazine

"The playful illustrations add visual information for readers and a flag from the country visited is part of this veritable 'smorgasbord' of delicacies."

The Brandon Sun

"Gomes is aided by Ashley Spires' quirky illustrations which include a menagerie of pets, precariously piled dishes, and best of all, lots of yummy food... Eat it—oops, I mean, read it today."

Sheryl McFarlane's Book Blog

"From sushi to couscous to crepes and jambalaya, each dish is a delight to create, but the greatest delight lies in the loving bond between mother and daughter."

The Midwest Book Review

"Ashley Spires' appealing illustrations include kitchen scenes as well as a close-up picture of each dish and its country designation."

Book Notes

Details

Publication Date: September 30, 2006

Reading Age: 6 - 8

Genre: Picture Book, Children's Fiction

Product Format: Hardback

Pages: 24

ISBN: 978-1-897187-09-8

Weight: 280

Key Topics

About the Author

Filomena Gomes

Filomena Gomes has a passion for language, culture, writing and teaching. This is her first children’s book. She lives in Calgary, Alberta with her husband, David, and their three children, Madeleine, Zachary and Éva Simone. She loves them all more than sushi.

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About the Illustrator

Ashley Spires

Ashley Spires is the creator of the award-winning Binky Series. This is the first book of hers to make her hungry while she drew it. She lives in Richmond, British Columbia, with her cats, Gracie and Charlotte, and her favorite foods are strawberries, nectarines and chocolate.