Description

A tasty celebration of family, food culture, and Jamaican patties

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. Augusts friends are leaving, and the patties arent selling like they used to. Soon, its his familys turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where Augusts father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties.

One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddys recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddys patties take off, and soon Augusts parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new namePatty Dreams.

Acclaimed author Nadia L. Hohns rhythmic writing pays homage to a quintessential Jamaican delicacy and explores the experiences of immigrants, as well as the traditions that connect us. Vibrantly illustrated and rich in sensory details, this picture book is a warm, comforting reminder of the meaning of home.

Author: Nadia L. Hohn
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Owlkids
Published: 01/07/2025
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.10h x 10.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781771476027
Language: English