Masala chai, fast and slow

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Title:

Masala chai, fast and slow

Author:

LaRocca, Rajani, author.

Rawat, Neha, illustrator.

Summary:

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 steps. Will Aarav be able to slow down and get the recipe right? -- Amazon.

General Note:

Includes recipe.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Subject Term:

Grandparent and child -- Juvenile fiction.

Tea -- Juvenile fiction.

Cooking -- Juvenile fiction.

Patience -- Juvenile fiction.

East Indians -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Rawat, Neha,

Publisher:

Candlewick Press,

Publication Date:

2023

ISBN:

9781536219401

Publication Information:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023.

Call Number:

P LAROCCA

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

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 Notes

Rajani LaRocca was born in Bangalore, India, and immigrated to the US when she was a baby. She grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, graduated from Harvard with both a BA and an MD, and has worked as a primary care physician since 2001. She is the author of several books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor Book Red , White , and Whole and the picture book I'll Go and Come Back , illustrated by Sara Palacios. Rajani LaRocca lives in Concord, Massachusetts, with her family.

Neha Rawat is an engineer and the illustrator of several books for young readers. She lives in India.

Reviews (1)

Publisher's Weekly Review

LaRocca highlights an intergenerational relationship in an ode to a beloved family ritual. While deliberate Thatha "shuffled. He sauntered. He strolled," quick-moving young Aarav "ran. He rushed. He raced." Every day at five o'clock, Thatha makes masala chai, noting that the preparation "cannot be rushed." But while reaching for cardamom pods, Thatha slips off a stool and sprains his ankle. Hoping to help Thatha by offering "a cup of the warm, spiced sweetness," Aarav works to take over his grandfather's chai-making duties. Rushing through many attempts, he doesn't let the leaves steep long enough and forgets to add the spices, before recalling that mindfulness is required for its preparation--and learning that some things and people are "worth slowing down for." Rawat's soft-focus, earth-tone illustrations convey a cozy feel and a deep love of family. An author's note and recipe for masala chai conclude. Ages 3--7. (Sept.)