★ "A triumphant and utterly inviting gustatory celebration." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Readers will clearly see that sharing food at a table strengthens the bond of a family, and brings everyone closer together. This is a gorgeously illustrated celebration of African American family and food." —School Library Journal, starred review
★ "The joy lingers long after dessert across this soulful tribute to legacy, love, and familial gatherings." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Weatherford’s narrative reads aloud beautifully; Morrison’s illustrations capture the warmth and strength of the characters and relationships that bring this happy family together for a time they clearly treasure." —Booklist
"This rhyming, buoyant picture book shows a Black family enjoying the unifying, gratifying experience of coming together to make a meal." —The Bulletin
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous audiobook about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.
Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in.
Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.
Catching up, shooting the breeze,
sharing stories and recipes.
When it comes to a family feast, it's all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone's arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.
Newbery Honor and Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.
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Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in.
Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.
Catching up, shooting the breeze,
sharing stories and recipes.
When it comes to a family feast, it's all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone's arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.
Newbery Honor and Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.
Family Feast!
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous audiobook about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.
Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in.
Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.
Catching up, shooting the breeze,
sharing stories and recipes.
When it comes to a family feast, it's all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone's arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.
Newbery Honor and Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.
Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in.
Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.
Catching up, shooting the breeze,
sharing stories and recipes.
When it comes to a family feast, it's all hands on deck! Big Ma and Pops have been up early in anticipation of everyone's arrival. Aunts, uncles, and cousins gather from all over to help prepare their big meal. Clanging pots, chopping vegetables, sharing recipes, and swiping little treats are part of the fun! After the cooking is done, all of the relatives come together to pray, eat, and enjoy their special moment as a family.
Newbery Honor and Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Frank Morrison deliver a heartwarming peek at the love and the chaos that ensue when a family comes together and connects through food.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940194345694 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin Random House |
| Publication date: | 09/23/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | Up to 4 Years |
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