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Bilal Cooks Daal
Bilal Cooks Daal
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Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does?
This debut picture book by Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other’s family traditions.
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One Line Summary
Celebrates patience, friendship, and cultural sharing through food.
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Who is this book for?
This delightful picture book is perfect for young readers who love stories about community, family traditions, and delicious foods. Bilal’s joyful journey of cooking and sharing daal makes it a charming read that celebrates patience and teamwork, all while introducing kids to South Asian culture in a warm and engaging way.