Description
Pack your imagination and join Tomás on a flavorful journey through Latin America. Tomás loves learning about different cultures and recipes. During his adventure, he travels to Mexico, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina, discovering foods such as tacos al pastor, pupusas, ceviche, arepas, and empanadas.
Each stop introduces children to a new food tradition while encouraging them to count ingredients, recognize shapes, identify sight words, and explore how food connects families and cultures. The complete story is written in both English and Spanish.
After the story, families can prepare Tomás’ Latin American Feast, complete a food and country matching activity, explore simple food facts, and review Kindergarten readiness skills. It is a lively way to introduce children to culture through something familiar, meaningful, and delicious: food.
Inside the Book
- A fully illustrated bilingual journey through five Latin American countries
- Foods and traditions from Mexico, El Salvador, Peru, Colombia, and Argentina
- English and Spanish text throughout the book
- Kindergarten readiness questions within the story
- Tomás’ Latin American Feast recipe
- A food and country matching activity
- Food and ingredient facts
- Family tips for continuing the learning beyond the book
Foods Featured
- Tacos al pastor from Mexico
- Pupusas from El Salvador
- Ceviche from Peru
- Arepas from Colombia
- Empanadas from Argentina
Skills Children Practice
- Counting
- Colors
- Shapes
- Sight words
- Matching
- Food recognition
- Cultural awareness
- Following a simple recipe
Perfect For
- Family storytime
- Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms
- Hispanic Heritage Month activities
- Multicultural and cultural learning
- Bilingual and multilingual families
- Cooking and nutrition education
- Geography and food lessons
- Student gifts and family engagement events
Purchasing for a School, Classroom, or Group?
Storybook Kitchen books can be purchased for schools, classrooms, early childhood programs, libraries, community organizations, family engagement programs, and group events.
Multiple copies are ideal for classroom libraries, Kindergarten readiness initiatives, bilingual learning, nutrition and wellness programs, student gifts, family take home activities, and community events.
For larger quantities, shipping coordination, or program based orders, contact Healthy Little Cooks for group purchasing options.
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