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Annalise: The Special Dish
Hardcover
Series: Annalise
Publisher Price: $12.99
ISBN13: 9781956378467
Publisher: Little Press
Published: Sep 23 2026
Pages: 65
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.01 Depth: 9.11
Language: English
A Sweet and Spirited Early Reader Graphic Novel Celebrating Food, Family, and Finding Your Flavor Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Simon and Chester, and Pizza and Taco, this delightful early graphic novel blends culture, creativity, and cooking up confidence--one magical recipe at a time!
Annalise is a curious and determined young girl who can't wait to share a dish from her heritage at her school's Multicultural Day. But when her classmates claim all the foods she planned to make, she feels like her idea has lost its flavor.
With encouragement from her mom and help from her multicultural neighborhood, Annalise sets off on a delicious adventure to discover a new dish that's uniquely hers. A sprinkle of imagination, a few heartfelt ingredients, and a cherished family recipe made with love lead to the perfect creation--rooted in Latin traditions and seasoned with a few Spanish words along the way.
Ideal for:
Kids ages 6-9 / Grades 1-4 Fans of graphic novels that celebrate food, family, and culture Multicultural classroom and library collections Young readers transitioning from picture books to chapter booksThemes:
Latinx culture - Cultural heritage - Confidence - Community - Cooking - Family recipes - Spanish vocabulary - Imagination
Annalise: The Special Dish is a heartwarming early reader graphic novel for ages 6-9, filled with vibrant illustrations, lovable characters, and an empowering message about identity, belonging, and believing in yourself.
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