13 Apr Review: Sometimes I Eat with My Hands
Sometimes I Eat with My Hands
Written and illustrated by: Kid Haile
Groundwood Books, 2025
ISBN: 9781773069241 (hardcover)
9781773069258 (EPUB fixed)
9781773069265 (Kindle, fixed layout)
$19.99 CAD (hardcover)
$16.99 CAN (EPUB, fixed)
$16.99 CAN (Kindle, fixed layout)
24 pages
Ages: 3 to 6 years old
Review by: Hannah Weaver
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.