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by Shuli de Fuente-Lau (Author), Ann Jaafar (Illustrator)
Learn about the prized bold fruit durian or the many variations of the rich noodle soup laksa - each page is an exploration of Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine.
Discover the delicious world of Malaysian and Singaporean Food! A Very Asian Guide to Malaysian and Singaporean Food introduces readers to classic and modern dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Malaysia and Singapore. This book takes readers on a journey to explore a cuisine that is an intersection of many cultures, histories and a shared passion for food.
About the Series: The Very Asian Guide series invites kids to explore different foods and cultures from all over Asia. Each page is filled with fun bite-sized historical, science and cultural facts about a dish or ingredient. Each book includes simple kid-friendly recipes and download free activity sheets on gloobooks.com. Collect all books in the series!
Author Biography
Shuli de la Fuente-Lau (she/her) is a mama, educator, and lover of noodles and lots of spice. She is the author of How We Eat and SiblingsAre Love. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in California. She is passionate about the intersection of picture books, identity, and important conversations. She currently lives in Singapore with her partner, two daughters, and their three cats. Follow her @asianlitforkids.
Ann Jaafar is an illustrator and digital designer who is commonly known as the paperbag girl on social media. She has established a masked identity for herself, and is now known as an artist who celebrates her anonymity to focus people on her art rather than her appearance or personal life. Beneath the paperbag is a girl who started her love for doodling while pursuing a diploma in actuarial science. Ann's doodles are a medium for her to express her thoughts and feelings. She finds inspiration everywhere and in almost anything, even food! Follow her @annjfr.
