{"product_id":"annalise-the-special-dish-hardcover","title":"Annalise: The Special Dish - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. de Lavega\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. de Lavega\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Sweet and Spirited Early Reader Graphic Novel Celebrating Food, Family, and Finding Your Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eNarwhal and Jelly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSimon and Chester\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePizza and Taco\u003c\/em\u003e, this delightful early \u003cstrong\u003egraphic novel\u003c\/strong\u003e blends culture, creativity, and cooking up confidence--one magical recipe at a time!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnalise is a curious and determined young girl who can't wait to share a dish from her heritage at her school's Multicultural Day. But when her classmates claim all the foods she planned to make, she feels like her idea has lost its flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith encouragement from her mom and help from her multicultural neighborhood, Annalise sets off on a delicious adventure to discover a new dish that's uniquely hers. A sprinkle of imagination, a few heartfelt ingredients, and a cherished family recipe made with love lead to the perfect creation--rooted in Latin traditions and seasoned with a few Spanish words along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kids ages 6-9 \/ Grades 1-4 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fans of graphic novels that celebrate food, family, and culture \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Multicultural classroom and library collections \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Young readers transitioning from picture books to chapter books \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Latinx culture - Cultural heritage - Confidence - Community - Cooking - Family recipes - Spanish vocabulary - Imagination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnalise: The Special Dish is a heartwarming early reader graphic novel for ages 6-9, filled with vibrant illustrations, lovable characters, and an empowering message about identity, belonging, and believing in yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ de laVega is an author-illustrator currently residing in northern New Jersey with her children, partner, and smelly dog named Princess Barkington. She is a military veteran and a proud advocate of representation and social justice, believing that everyone has a story that needs to be heard. You can most often find J in her garden, trying to convince her collard greens that mites are not good partners and they could do better. Find out more about J at www.authorjdelavega.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9.11 x 6.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46083654385799,"sku":"9781956378467","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ugl7UDjww79781956378467.webp?v=1791471027","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/annalise-the-special-dish-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}