The Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup – Samantha Cronin’s Kid Lit Library

The Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup

Author: Hunter Liguore

Illustrator: Vikki Zhang

Published in 2021 by Yeehoo Press

The Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup is a heartwarming intergenerational story that celebrates community, family, tradition, and love. The story begins with a curious young girl who asks her Nanni what is inside the big metal pot on her stove. Her response takes them on a marvelous adventure that gracefully exemplifies our interconnectedness with all people and nature by illustrating the whole world being part of putting a meal on the table. There are the seeds that grew up to be vegetables, the gardeners who gently tended to the plants, the soil and rain that nourished the plants, and perhaps the most memorable being the love that is passed down from generation to generation with this special recipe.

The detailed illustrations are warm and whimsical, inviting readers to immerse themselves into this nostalgic and unforgettable journey that commemorates a remarkable meal between a granddaughter and her Nanni.

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