Sometimes I Eat with My Hands
Written by Kid Haile
Illustrated by Kid Haile
Published by Groundwood Books
The little girl in this story, Feven, along with her little brother, isn’t afraid of trying new foods like broccoli, watermelon and mac-and-cheese. But for each meal she needs to decide: should she use utensils, or is this a food to eat with her hands? Each meal is an opportunity to learn and play. When Grandma comes to visit, the whole family gathers around the dinner table to eat injera, an Ethiopian flatbread. And Feven knows just what to do.
Sometimes I Eat with My Hands reminds us that customs around food can be central to who we are, and that learning to eat means sharing with the people we love. Includes an author’s note.
Primary ISBN: 9781773069241
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Ethiopian/Ethiopian American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Early Childhood, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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