by Kabir Sehgal
First published 2024
Dada and Sona head to the bustling market on a shopping mission. They need to gather treats for something special happening tonight. The grandfather and child move through the stalls, counting backwards as they collect their bounty. Twenty sweet ladoos go into their basket. Sixteen ripe mangoes follow. Ten pieces of buttery naan join the growing collection. Seven golden samosas complete their haul. The market overflows with tempting Indian and South Asian delicacies at every turn. Each vendor offers something delicious to taste and take home. Dada and Sona fill their arms with all the good things they need. The rhyming adventure counts down from twenty to one as they prepare their surprise. Young readers will discover familiar favorites and new treats that make their stomachs growl with hunger.
Genres: family-life, contemporary, food-and-drink
Vibes: cozy, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: India, South Asia
Kindle Edition · Beach Lane Books