Cora Cooks Pancit is a delightful picture book that weaves the excitement a child has stepping into a big kid job with Filipino culture. Gilmore captures the bond between a parent and child and the beauty of a kid's changing contributions to a family.
Brief overview: Cora never gets to help with the important jobs in making pancit. But one day her siblings are all out of the house and her mother lets her decide what they should cook together. And Cora knows exactly what they should make: pancit! Recommended age range: 5-8
Strengths:
- Allows young readers a glimpse into Filipino culture.
- Pulls children into the story as Cora finally steps into big kid jobs—and succeeds!
- Beautiful illustrations accompany an engaging storyline.
- Excellent book to read aloud to a group.
Additional Notes:- Consider pairing this book with learning about the Philippines.
Overall rating: 9 (out of 10)
