Bilal Cooks Daal
Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does? This debut picture book by Aisha Saeed, with charming illustrations by Anoosha Syed, uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other’s family traditions.
Age Groups: Big Kids, Little Kids
Skills: communication, Empathy, Sharing, Social Emotional
Discussion Questions
- What does Bilal love about daal?
- What is Bilal feeling before he introduces his favorite food to his friends?
- Have you ever felt nervous about sharing something with your friends?
- Is there any special food that you would like to share with your friends? Why?
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