About This Book
Saturday Sancocho is a delightful story about a young girl, Maria Lili, and her grandmother, who spend their Saturday preparing a traditional Colombian chicken sancocho. The book beautifully illustrates their journey to the market square, where they cleverly barter a dozen eggs for all the necessary ingredients. It's a gentle narrative that highlights intergenerational bonds, cultural traditions, and the simple joy of creating a meal together. The story also subtly introduces children to the concept of bartering and resourcefulness. Perfect for ages 4-11, it includes a recipe for sancocho, making it an interactive experience for families.
Maria Lili and her grandmother barter a dozen eggs at the market square to get the ingredients to cook their traditional Saturday chicken sancocho. Includes recipe.
Discussion Prompts
1
What are some special traditions your family has, especially around food?
2
Have you ever traded something you have for something you need? How did it feel?
3
What do you think Maria Lili learned from her grandmother during their Saturday adventure?
4
If you could cook any special meal with your family, what would it be and why?
5
How does the book show that working together can be fun and rewarding?
External Reviews
If Your Family Enjoyed This
Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to share how this book landed with your family.