Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-Ji

Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-Ji is a warm, humorous tall tale about young Aneel, whose Indian grandfather Dada-ji visits from far away and delights him with stories of his legendary boyhood powers — how he could shake mangoes from trees and wrangle cobras with his bare hands. The key to all that power? Hot, hot roti with mango pickle! Determined to see his grandfather's powers return, Aneel decides to whip up a batch himself.

This is a delightful choice for students because it celebrates multigenerational family bonds, South Asian food traditions, and the magic of storytelling, while immersing readers in the joyful, rhythmic language and warmth of an Indian American family.

Publishing Details

Author : Farhana Zia

Illustrator : Ken Min

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 32

Size: 10.6 x 8.7 inches

Year Published: 2017

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Kindergarten

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Asian American, Family, Food, Humor, Culture