I Want to Be Spaghetti! (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593529874)

A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.

Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section.

But when Ramen's brought home and placed in a warm bowl of broth alongside new friends like Chashu, Narutomaki, and Nori, they realize they've always been perfect exactly the way they are. Colorfully illustrated by Claudia Lam (@theforestmori), this heartwarming story about identity and community from food writer Kiera Wright-Ruiz (@kierawrr) celebrates the beauty of being yourself --and being recognized for who you are.

Author: Kiera Wright-Ruiz
ISBN-10: 0593529871
ISBN-13: 9780593529874
Publisher: Kokila
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2023
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2023
Shelf Awareness 08/03/2023