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The Secret Ingredient Is Me: A Story About Self-Worth, Confidence, and Believing in Yourself
Paperback
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Lychee Press
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Perfect for kids who have ever felt different, left out, or not good enough.
Hammy is just a plain can of luncheon meat in a pantry full of fancy ingredients. The other foods think he's basic, boring, and not worth a second glance. But when a family dinner goes sideways, Hammy gets his chance to prove them all wrong.
With heart, humor, and a plate of homemade musubi, Hammy shows that true worth comes from within, not from a shiny label.
The Secret Ingredient Is Me is a warm and funny picture book about self-worth, confidence, and believing in yourself even when others don't see your value.
Kids and parents will love:
- A lovable underdog hero kids instantly root for
- A celebration of Hawaiian and AAPI culture and family traditions
- A powerful message about self-esteem and inner confidence
- A fun musubi recipe included in the back of the book
Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, The Name Jar, and Enemy Pie.
Because the secret ingredient was always you.
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