
What's That?
What’s That? is a heartwarming story about the foods that make up who we are and how the meals we eat can bring us together.
Jax loves the food his family cooks. But when his grandmother packs his favorite Chinese dishes for his first day of school, Jax discovers his lunch looks very different from what the rest of his classmates are eating. Embarrassed to eat his food, Jax finds himself sitting alone. When Meena sits next to him, the two strike an unexpected friendship over their lunches, sharing a mutual joy of time spent in the kitchen and the delicious meals they eat with their families.
Details:
- Hardcover, 9” x 11”
- For ages 3+
- 40 pages
- Full color illustrations
gloo books was founded on developing books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future.
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What's That?
What’s That? is a heartwarming story about the foods that make up who we are and how the meals we eat can bring us together.
Jax loves the food his family cooks. But when his grandmother packs his favorite Chinese dishes for his first day of school, Jax discovers his lunch looks very different from what the rest of his classmates are eating. Embarrassed to eat his food, Jax finds himself sitting alone. When Meena sits next to him, the two strike an unexpected friendship over their lunches, sharing a mutual joy of time spent in the kitchen and the delicious meals they eat with their families.
Details:
- Hardcover, 9” x 11”
- For ages 3+
- 40 pages
- Full color illustrations
gloo books was founded on developing books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future.
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What’s That? is a heartwarming story about the foods that make up who we are and how the meals we eat can bring us together.
Jax loves the food his family cooks. But when his grandmother packs his favorite Chinese dishes for his first day of school, Jax discovers his lunch looks very different from what the rest of his classmates are eating. Embarrassed to eat his food, Jax finds himself sitting alone. When Meena sits next to him, the two strike an unexpected friendship over their lunches, sharing a mutual joy of time spent in the kitchen and the delicious meals they eat with their families.
Details:
- Hardcover, 9” x 11”
- For ages 3+
- 40 pages
- Full color illustrations
gloo books was founded on developing books for a more inclusive, just and compassionate future.























