At the surface, this is a very simple story. Tsering is walking home, inviting the people he encounters to join him as his grandmother is making Thukpa. While it is never stated plainly, we easily gather from context that Tsering is blind. The people he passes gently aid him in his journey and he recognizes places and people by sound and smell. A power cut allows Tsering to show his strengths as his assistance means that the family is able to finish making the thukpa. There are several elements you could focus on depending on the age and skill of kids you read this with. Its a cultural experience; a celebration of different skills and strengths; a tale of collective work as everyone contributes to the thukpa.

This was a sweet book about a group of friends and family making thukpa. It was a nice book about family and loving each other, perfect for kids ages 5-8.

Lovely tales of a young boy looking forward to eating thukpa (noodle soup) his grandmother is making for their meal. He invites friends he meets along the way to visit and have some, too! His grandmother is caught off guard, of course, but the community comes together to create a wonderful meal! Littles will enjoynthis wonderful tale and learn about another culture t the same time, The story ends witht the recipe for the soup. It would make a nice addition to a library needing some diversity.