Author Profile
Padma Lakshmi
1 Books
Padma Lakshmi is an Emmy-nominated television host, food expert, and bestselling author. While she is widely recognized for her culinary work and television appearances, she has also expanded into children's literature with titles like the picture book 'Tomatoes for Neela'. Her writing for children beautifully celebrates family, culinary traditions, and cultural heritage.
Step into the kitchen with Neela and her amma as they prepare to make a very special family recipe.
Neela loves writing down recipes in her notebook, especially when they help her feel closer to her paati, who lives far away in India. Today is Saturday, which means a trip to the bustling green market to find the absolute perfect tomatoes for Paati's famous sauce.
You will learn all about the many different shapes, sizes, and flavors of tomatoes waiting to be picked. As you stir the bubbling pot alongside Neela, you will discover fun food facts and see how cooking can bring families together, even across oceans.
This warm and delicious story celebrates the love passed down through generations. Get ready to explore beautiful traditions and see how a simple shared meal can connect us to our history and to each other.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
