Words That Taste Like Home

Words That Taste Like HomeÂis a heartwarming picture book about how language can connect us to our culture and hold on to the people we love. Rohan loves spending time with his grandmother, making mango pickle and sharing stories. But when he moves to a different country and learns a new language, words from his first language start slipping away until one day there are none left. How will Rohan find the words to tell his grandmother a story again? A much-anticipated follow-up to 2022’s Children Book Council of Australia award-winningÂThe Boy Who Tried to Shrink His NameÂand 2024’s NSW Premier’s Literary award-winningÂStay for Dinner, this story encourages young bilingualÂreaders toÂtake pride in their first language and retain strong ties to their family and culture. ?Â2025 CBCA Notable Picture Book of the YearÂ?