Lima's Red Hot Chilli in Cantonese (trad. Chinese) & English [PB]

Lima's Red Hot Chilli in Cantonese (trad. Chinese) & English [PB]
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Lima is really hungry. In the kitchen, there's plenty of food to choose from: a hairy coconut, some shiny samosas and a plateful of sticky sweets…but nothing looks quite as enticing as the shiny red hot chilli pepper her mother told her not to eat. One big bite later and Lima's mouth is bursting with flames and exploding with fireworks. Lima lands herself in a situation familiar to all children who have found themselves unable to resist the temptation of something forbidden. Infused with gentle humour, David Mills' lively tale inspires children to be curious and open minded about the world around them. Useful for exploring the five senses, 'Lima's Red Hot Chilli Pepper' introduces readers to different foods and encourages creative problem solving skills. Lima's family's trial-and-error experiments make a fantastic addition to any science lesson. This title can also be used for developing role-plays and building more complex vocabulary.

Product ID: 502891

Categories: Children's Books, Children's Books > Grades 3~5, Children's Books > Grades K~2

Supporting language: Cantonese (Chinese)

Platforms/media types: Printed Matter

Specifications: Paperback, 24 pages, ages 4-8.

Book Review:
This is a story of Lima who, when she comes home from school, is hungry. Nothing seems to tempt her except the one thing her mother told her to avoid: the red hot chilli. When Lima takes a bite of the chilli, she feels like her mouth is on fire. Everyone in her house tries to give her something to help ease the “fireworks in her mouth”: first her mother with water, then her father with ice cream, her aunt with jelly, then her grandfather with mango. Nothing eases the pain. Finally her grandmother gives her a glass of milk, which finally helps. When her mother asks her if she's still hungry, she says she is quite full from all the remedies.
This is a sweet book and easy to read. The drawings are lifelike and the expressions on the faces of the characters are delightful. When reading this story to my three-year-old daughter, she covers her mouth like she's had something hot to eat as well.

Review written by Carol Holland from the August 2006 issue of Culture Connection Newsletter