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My Rice Is Best

By Selina Brown

Adjectives

humorous heartwarming culturally rich

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Food/Drink

What is My Rice Is Best about?

Shane loves his mum's rice and peas, believing it's the best dish ever. At school, he discovers his friend Yinka feels the same about her jollof rice. Their friendly competition leads to a delightful exploration of various rice dishes from around the world, highlighting the joy of sharing food and embracing cultural diversity.

About the author

Selina Brown is a British children’s author and the founder of the Black British Book Festival. She writes bright, joyful stories about friendship, family, food and culture. Her books include My Rice Is Best, Nena: The Green Juice and Soup Bowl Hunt. Selina hopes her stories help children feel proud, curious and excited about reading.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2025

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