A young Asian Indian American boy tackles a culinary challenge, renewing his beloved grandfather's spirit and taste buds by baking up his favourite boyhood bread. Aneel's grandparents have come to sta
A young Asian Indian American boy tackles a culinary challenge, renewing his beloved grandfather's spirit and taste buds by baking up his favourite boyhood bread.
Aneel's grandparents have come to stay, all the way from India. Aneel loves the sweet smell of his grandmother's incense, and his grandfather, Dada-ji, tells the world's best stories.
When he was a boy, adventurous, energetic Dada-ji had the power of a tiger. Hunh-ji! Yes, sir! He could shake mangoes off trees and wrangle wild cobras. And what gave him his power? Fluffy-puffy hot, hot roti, with a bit of tongue-burning mango pickle. Does Dada-ji still have the power? Aneel wants to find out - but first he has to figure out how to whip up a batch of hot, hot roti.
Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy.
F. Zia is a writer and an elementary school teacher who grew up in Hyderabad, India. This story was written as a gift to her grandchildren. She lives in eastern Massachusetts with her husband.
Ken Min is an illustrator and animation storyboard artist. He lives in California.
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