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Masala Chai, Fast and Slow
Rajani LaRocca
Illustrator: Neha Rawat
Ages: 6+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 978-1-5362-1940-1
Keywords: Grandfathers & Grandsons, family traditions, Afternoon Tea,
Aarav loves the ritual of making chai with his grandfather every day. When Thatha is injured, can Aarav make the spiced drink for him just the way Thatha likes it? Digital illustrations.