This is the true story of José Andrés—an award-winning chef, food activist and the founder of World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that has fed more than 200 million people affected by natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic and war.

When a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, Andrés knew he needed to help. Within a few hours of the disaster, he had gathered friends to fly to the island, where they began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals. This trip changed his life in many ways, and this beautifully illustrated book tells the story of how he uses the power of food to nurture people in need after catastrophe strikes, one plate at a time.

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A beautiful story about Jose Andres and his impact on the world around him. The illustrations are bright and captivating. Such a beautiful book.

3.5 stars.

This picture book biography about Chef Jose Andres is a solid introduction to his life and works. The art is cute. The story has great messages about making sure people have their needs met by relying on community and dealing with these things in a culturally sensitive manner that I think is really important. I do think it feels a touch white saviour-y at times, but this may also be because I've read stuff that's been a bit critical of Andres in the last few months. Regardless, the picture book is a good story with good messages and sticks to real events, so it's worth the read, even if I'm wary of the subject.

Very nicely done biography of Jose Andres (excuse lack of accents!), the chef from El Bulli and many kitchens of his own establishing, who is now best known for World Central Kitchen, which rushes caterers and gear to earthquake zones, hurricane ruins and now Ukraine. They always say, don't they, that it's better to teach someone to fish than just to give him a fish – well the WCK are there for people whose rods are taken away – they would normally have no issues with supply chains, food poverty and freshness. But when disaster strikes, crops don't always survive, the power is off for days at best and everyone needs to fight to get everything back in order – which is where a full stomach helps. This was pleasantly non-preachy, easy to read, and shows Andres as very much a regular, humble chap who has led to a lot of good. It's a fine introduction to the community spirit that at best has a global reach and intent – part of the strong four stars I'm giving this is for the man and part for the book, but this is worth attention.

A strong story about compassion in action. We see a figure who used his influence to actively do good in the world, who saw a need and found a way to help. The illustrations a simple but reflect the text well.

I first heard of World Central Kitchen after the hurricane in Puerto Rico and I saw an interview on NBC with Jose Andres and Lin-Manuel Miranda. I've been following and donating to WCK ever since! Famous chefs all love to cook and share their food, but most share their food at high-end restaurants that are too expensive for most people to enjoy - and then there's Jose Andres who is literally risking his life to bring food to those around the world suffering catastrophe (natural disasters, war, etc.) He is an incredible man, and from what I've seen and read, incredibly humble. I was thrilled with this biographical picture book so that children can learn from his story!

An independent but very well-done biography of the founder of World Central Kitchen, José Ramón Andrés Puerta, from his childhood in Spain, to what was then his most recent work in the Ukraine (final drafts going to the printer before WCK’s current work in Turkey, Syria, Maui, and Gaza).

I appreciate that we are shown the cooking roles of both José’s mother and father, and when José is grown, he cooks alongside people of multiple genders and a range of skin tones. However, there’s no disability rep, unless you count one older person in a hospital bed.

The digital artwork is mostly full-page, with a bit of whitespace as occasional “frames.” In the first few pages, we get to see José age in a few stages, all in a very consistent style.

Overall, a good book, which could be an excellent start for a biography report or for a school food drive. Just make sure kids understand as José did, that it’s best to provide food that makes people feel cared for, not just whatever cans are lost in the back of the pantry!

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

The advance reader's copy I recieved needs an editor. The target audience are readers age 4-8 yrs old, meaning parents or teachers will be reading this book aloud. This book is not easy to read aloud. There is no rhythm or melody in the words and phrasings. The tense changes. The passive voice is tired and lazy.

The illustrations are beautiful. The idea behind the story is important.

Will people buy this book? Probably, based on the cover and description. Will they READ this book? Probably not more than once.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Three stars for the illustration and the importance of the story.

A cute picture book about helping others even if it is just in a small way. I really enjoyed it. Great picture book for kids.

Chef Jose Andres was born and raised by his parents in Asturias, Spain. In time he moved to the US and developed his talents as a chef to the point where he opened his own Spanish restaurant. In 2010 there was a natural disaster in another country, so he gathered friends and began to feed those who were without resources of their own. He soon established an organization to serve the hungry in places all over the world when natural disasters or war have caused people to be in need of nourishing food. There is a short glossary at the end.
The book is colorfully and delightfully illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age, great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your public library!
I requested and received a temporary electronic copy on Adobe Digital Editions from SOURCEBOOKS Kids/Duopress via NetGalley. Thank you!

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This book is so powerful and inspiring. It actually brought a tear to my eye to read about all the good that Chef Andres has done for the world. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is important. Kids will love learning about this great person.

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This is a true story that is so inspiring...parents should read this to their kids and show through their actions that being kind and gracious deeds make the world a better place.

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This is an excellent story to see how one person can make a difference, big or small. I thought this would be great in a classroom to start a discussion of what changes they could make.

I love a book that subtly teaches my kids new words and concepts and this does that very well. The repetitive use of the word 'cocina' and the references to ingredients like saffron that my kids too young to cook have never heard from led to new and fun information. I also loved the thorough representation of non-white characters. I'm very excited to add this to my curriculum.

Well, hello there Mr Andres!! Nowadays with this kind of interesting book, with wonderful illustration, kept children (and me) discovering wonderful people around the world. Reading biographies was not my favorite kind of book, but this picture book makes it easier to know who Jose Andres is. Never would I know him if not for this book. One good example of a great chef: one that feeds people. Not by making food and selling them, but by feeding people without asking for repayments, open donations for his cause, and go around the world where people need him.

I received an electronic ARC from SOURCEBOOKS Kids through NetGalley.
Biography of world famous chef, Jose Andres, for elementary level readers. We first meet Jose as a child learning to cook from his parents. Unger follows his career through his studies and early restaurants. His compassion for and desire to help those in need shines through clearly. Readers see him create an organization that feeds people after disasters. The artwork captures the passion and the huge need involved. Looking forward to adding this to our library.

The illustrations in this are fantastic! Jose Andres has a powerful story and this book is perfect for kiddos to learn about someone who saw a problem and used his gifts to do something about it. Genuinely one of the best children's books I have read this year! Look forward to buying copies for the classrooms and kiddos in my life when it is released.

This picture book biography introduces children to José Andrés, an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian. I wasn't aware of this man's work before, and I enjoyed learning about his childhood, his career, and the different ways that he has provided food for people in crisis. I found it particularly inspiring to see how he has continued modifying and evolving his organization's approach to best help people in sustainable ways, involving local community members in the process instead of just coming in from outside to try to help.

Parents of sensitive readers should note that this book covers multiple crises in recent history, such as weather disasters, the pandemic, and the war in Ukraine. The book focuses on the inspirational work that Andrés and others have done to try to help people, and it's never too heavy for the intended age group, but kids who are especially tenderhearted may need parental help in processing the sad things this book involves.

I was very impressed with this book. I wish that it had included some photographs and a timeline in the back, instead of just a list of additional facts, but this is great overall, and it's an inspiring, educational story for both kids and adults to enjoy.

I live near Washington DC so have always enjoyed Jose Andres' restaurants and remember when he began his work with World Central Kitchen. It's amazing to read about the innovations he created in order to better serve people in different crisis situations around the world. Very timely book about a truly a global hero!

I didn’t realize this was based upon the life of Jose Andres. Such an inspiration. The story takes us t from his childhood where he first knew he wanted to be a chef to him helping feed the hungry in Ukraine since the war started. Such an amazing, humble man. A book I will definitely purchase when it’s published. Outstanding job by the illustrator.