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Tea Cakes for Tosh

Tea Cakes for Tosh

Published in
2012
4.27
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Description

Tosh loves his grandma Honey and her delicious golden tea cakes. When she tells the story of how the cookies became part of their family, he feels like he's flying back in time. But then one day, Honey starts forgetting things, even an ingredient for the tea cakes. Inspired by his love for his grandma and respect for his family's heritage, Tosh finds a way to give Honey and himself a special gift that keeps the memory alive. A young boy helps his beloved grandmother remember an important family story. Tosh loves listening to Grandma Honey tell family stories, including the special tea cakes that smell like vanilla and sunshine. They were great-great-great-great-grandma Ida's specialty when she was a cook in the big house of a plantation. Despite the challenges, Grandma Ida always found a way to share the sugary sweetness with the slave children, promising them a taste of freedom to come. As Grandma Honey begins to forget, Tosh takes care to remember every word and returns the gift of tea cakes and stories to her, creating a touching family tale.
Age
5-6
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages

Why to read

  • Heartwarming story
  • Teaches about family heritage
  • Encourages empathy
  • Beautiful illustrations