Bilal Cooks Daal (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534418103)

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019
An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019

Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish--daal --in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.

Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They've never tried it As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does?

This debut picture book by Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other's family traditions.

Author: Aisha Saeed
ISBN-10: 1534418105
ISBN-13: 9781534418103
Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for You
Language: English
Published: 06/04/2019
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506820 / Bilal Cooks Daal

Award: Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2019 pg. 133
Booklist 03/15/2019 pg. 72
Publishers Weekly 04/29/2019
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 08/16/2019 pg. 1