Newbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca, author of IтАЩll 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 theyтАЩre as different as water and molasses. Where Aarav runs and races, Thatha likes to saunter and stroll. Every day at five oтАЩclock, Thatha makes masala chai for the family, and no matter how much Aarav urges him to hurry, Thatha insists on taking his time. тАЬMasala chai cannot be rushed,тАЭ says Thatha. тАЬIt must be made carefully.тАЭ One day, when Thatha sprains his ankle and must rest on the couch, Aarav eagerly decides heтАЩd like to make the chai himselfтАФafter 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 familyтАФand shares her favorite masala chai recipe at the end.
Newbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca, author of IтАЩll 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 theyтАЩre as different as water and molasses. Where...