"Grant . marries technique with expression to illustrate Umami as a happy-belly food bon viveur--sweetly wide-eyed with joy, wonder, and gustatory delight--forging a tasty path in a bountiful world." -- PW , starred review "An epicurean tale of bravery and tasty discoveries." - - Kirkus Reviews "Even the pickiest kids will relish how this delectable adventure sets out the unpredictable fun and satisfaction of trying something new." -- Booklist Reviews " [A] riot of shape, colors, and textures that might just nudge picky eaters to expand their palates and venture into the wild world of flavor." --BCCB "The perfect balance between humor, plot and Umami's expanding palette. [ Umami ] gives us a character that's easy to root for and a journey that is delightful to share." -- SLJ "Umami's lively culinary exploration may stir curioustiy in young foodies to venture beyond familiar omfort food.

" -- Horn book Reviews.