Masala Chai, Fast and Slow (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781536219401)

Newbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca, author of I'll Go and Come Back, turns her focus to a careful, deliberate grandfather and his impatient grandson in a cozy family story featuring a recipe for spiced chai.

Aarav loves his grandfather very much, but they're as different as water and molasses. Where Aarav runs and races, Thatha likes to saunter and stroll. Every day at five o'clock, Thatha makes masala chai for the family, and no matter how much Aarav urges him to hurry, Thatha insists on taking his time. "Masala chai cannot be rushed," says Thatha. "It must be made carefully." One day, when Thatha sprains his ankle and must rest on the couch, Aarav eagerly decides he'd like to make the chai himself--after all, what would make his grandfather feel better than a cup of warm, spiced sweetness? But no matter how hard Aarav tries, his rushing causes him to miss some crucial step. Will Aarav be able to slow down and get the recipe right? With charming illustrations by Neha Rawat that are as enticing as the aroma of spiced tea, author Rajani LaRocca invites readers in for a visit with Aarav and his family--and shares her favorite masala chai recipe at the end.

Author: Rajani Larocca
ISBN-10: 1536219401
ISBN-13: 9781536219401
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/05/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.40h x 10.10w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2023
Booklist 09/01/2023 pg. 95
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023
Publishers Weekly 10/09/2023
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2023 - Recommended, Satisfactory