A joyful celebration of food, friendship, and culture, Fried Rice Surprise shows how a little bit of this and a little bit of that can create something magical
Fern loves opening her lunchbox-sometimes it holds something colorful, sometimes sweet and spicy, but always delicious. When she learns about the Japanese tradition of "mottainai"-never wasting what's too good to throw away-Fern is inspired to create a meal to share with her friends.
Together with her mama, she stirs up a wok of fried rice filled with everyone's favorite flavors: curry spices, carnitas, pilaf, bok choy, and more.
With lively, joyful illustrations by Shiho Pate and a heartfelt story by Patricia Tanumihardja, this picture book celebrates food, friendship, and the magic that happens when different ingredients-and people-come together.
| ISBN: | 9781636551838 |
| Publication date: | 26th November 2026 |
| Author: | Patricia Tanumihardja |
| Illustrator: | Shiho Pate |
| Publisher: | Red Comet Press an imprint of Abrams Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 42 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Stories about Family and Friends |
A joyful celebration of food, friendship, and culture, Fried Rice Surprise shows how a little bit of this and a little bit of that can create something magicalFern loves opening her lunchbox-sometimes it holds something colorful, sometimes sweet and spicy, but always delicious. When she learns about the Japanese tradition of "mottainai"-never wasting what's too good to throw away-Fern is inspired to create a meal to share with her friends.Together with her mama, she stirs up a wok of fried rice filled with everyone's favorite flavors: curry spices, carnitas, pilaf, bok choy, and more.With lively, joyful illustrations by Shiho Pate and a heartfelt story by Patricia Tanumihardja, this picture book celebrates food, friendship, and the magic that happens when different ingredients-and people-come together.
Fried Rice Surprise features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Stories about Family and Friends
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Pre-order. 26th November 2026.
Fried Rice Surprise was written by Patricia Tanumihardja and published by Red Comet Press an imprint of Abrams Books
Fried Rice Surprise has 42 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Pre-order. 26th November 2026.