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Can You Cook Like Your Grandmother?

Updated: Jan 9, 2023

You can at least try...


That's what Shelly-Ann, the main character of the book Granny's Kitchen, tried to do.


She wanted to learn how to make her Granny's dumplins, ackee, saltfish, and plantains.

When Shelly-Ann asked Granny to teach her, she said "Gyal, you betta can cook!" and guided Shelly-Ann through each recipe.

However, each time Shelly-Ann tried to cook, something went wrong.


The dumplins were black and burnt, the ackee were too soft, the saltfish was too salty, and the plantain were too mushy.


"I can't cook!" Shelly-Ann cried each time. Granny encouraged her by saying "Don't worry, you will get it right next time." She even told her, "If you try and don't succeed, try, try, and try again."


"Granny's Kitchen," written by Sade Smith, is a delightful story about persistence, determination, and patience. The author does a great job of teaching children about trying until they succeed through a sweet, authentic story.


Young readers will relate to Shelly-Ann. She is curious, excited to learn, and quick to lose hope when things don't turn out the way she imagined.


And Granny is like many of the adults in a young child's life: happy to teach, ready to encourage, and there to cheer them on.


I really enjoyed the authenticity of the book from the food to the illustrations to the language.

My favorite line is: "Gyal, you betta can cook!"


I give this book 😊😊😊😊😊.


To find out if Shelly-Ann learns to cook the four dishes, you will have to read the book. 😊


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