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Kalamata's kitchen / written by Sarah Thomas ; created by Derek Wallace ; illustrated by Jo Kosmides Edwards.
"Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily forKalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting!"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0593307917
- ISBN: 9780593307915
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Random House, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Travel the world without leaving your table"--Cover. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Courage > Juvenile fiction. Imagination in children > Juvenile fiction. Markets > Juvenile fiction. First day of school > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Humorous fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP Thoma | 31681020185252 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Nervous about the first day at school, Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, magically transport back to the Indian spice market so she could remind herself how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. - Random House, Inc.
Dora the Explorer meets No Reservations in this delicious picture book debut! Follow Kalamata and her alligator sidekick on the first of many exciting food adventures in a charming story about facing fears and overcoming back-to-school jitters.
Grown-ups never seemed to notice, but Kalamata's kitchen table was magical. Under her table, she and Al Dente could transport themselves anywhere....
Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! What if the kids aren't friendly? Or worse, what if they don't like alligators!? If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary.
Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting! And most importantly, she learns that when we're nervous about trying new things, food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious, courageous, and compassionate.
