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It's Not That Spicy
Written by Mei and Kaili Powers
If you are looking for a book that will help expand your kids’ palates and worldview
by introducing them to different foods, spices, and cultures, then this is the book for you!
Get your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.
Introduce New Cuisine
Mouthwatering photos of Cambodian lok lak, Vietnamese pho, Korean bibimbap, Japanese sushi, and Burmese rainbow salad.
Learn About New Spices
Featured spices and condiments include the Kampot pepper, sriracha, gochujang, Sichuan peppercorn, wasabi, and nga yok chin.
Kaili came up with the descriptions of how each spicy sauce tastes and her drawings also inspired illustrations in the book. This is the Black Pepper Fairy!
“It’s Not That Spicy is a trip around the world without leaving your kitchen.”
— Jed Doherty, Executive Producer & Host, Reading With Your Kids Podcast
"What a cute book! I love that it was about expanding one’s knowledge and palate." — April Jolly
“We loved the fun illustrations and the creative food descriptions. Both of my girls are a little nervous about spicy food but my oldest kept saying “that sounds so delicious!” after each description.” — Teacher Rachel
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