In "Yum! Mmmm! Qu Rico! America's Sproutings" by Rafael Lopez, readers embark on a vibrant, culinary journey through the diverse and rich flavors of America. The story celebrates various cultural dishes, highlighting ingredients from different regions and communities. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic text, the book showcases the joy of cooking, the importance of sharing meals, and the connections formed through food. It encourages young readers to explore their own culinary creativity while appreciating the melting pot of flavors that make up the nation’s culinary landscape. Each page invites children to savor the delicious diversity that defines American cuisine. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Lee & Low Books .

F. Isabel Campoy is an author, translator, and bilingual educator in San Rafael, California. Theresa Howell is a children's book author/editor in Evergreen, Colorado. Rafael Lopez is a muralist and award-winning illustrator in San Diego, California. Visit their websites at www. isabelcampoy. com, www. theresahowell. com, and www. rafaellopez-books. com. Pat Mora, poet and author, has written more than thirty children's books. She is a popular national speaker and the founder of the family literacy initiative El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), sponsored by ALA. Mora's books have won numerous awards and honors, and she is a recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award and presented the ALA's 2016 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture. Mora lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her website is patmora. com.