Review: Sometimes I Eat with My Hands

Sometimes I Eat with My Hands

Author and illustrator: Kid Haile

Groundwood Books, 2025

ISBN: 9781773069241 (hardcover)
9781773069258 (EPUB fixed)
9781773069265 (Kindle, fixed layout)

$19.99 CAN (hardcover)
$16.99 CAN (EPUB, fixed)
$16.99 CAN (Kindle, fixed layout)

24 pages

Ages: 3 to 6 years

Sometimes I Eat with My Hands illustrates Feven’s journey as she tries new foods and a variety of eating methods. The final scene shows Feven and her family eating injera together with their hands. Ultimately, this picture book portrays the importance of trying new things and that there are different but equally suitable ways to eat. The colourful images and minimal text make this book suitable for ages 3 to 6. An author’s note at the end provides information about Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine and customs for educators. Sometimes I Eat with My Hands would be a great addition to school and public libraries and can spark discussions about how culture shapes how we view table manners.