★ "Grant . . . marries technique with expression to illustrate Umami as a happy-belly food bon viveur–sweetly wide-eyed with joy, wonder, and gustatory delight–forging a tasty path in a bountiful world." –
PW, starred review "An epicurean tale of bravery and tasty discoveries." -
-Kirkus Reviews "Even the pickiest kids will relish how this delectable adventure sets out the unpredictable fun and satisfaction of trying something new."
–Booklist Reviews " [A] riot of shape, colors, and textures that might just nudge picky eaters to expand their palates and venture into the wild world of flavor."
–BCCB "The perfect balance between humor, plot and Umami's expanding palette. . . . [
Umami] gives us a character that's easy to root for and a journey that is delightful to share." –
SLJ "Umami's lively culinary exploration may stir curioustiy in young foodies to venture beyond familiar omfort food." –
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