I Want to Be Spaghetti!


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A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.

Even from Ramen’s small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. “I want to be spaghetti!” they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant noodle section.

But when Ramen’s brought home and placed in a warm bowl of broth alongside new friends like Chashu, Narutomaki, and Nori, they realize they’ve always been perfect exactly the way they are. Colorfully illustrated by Claudia Lam (@theforestmori), this heartwarming story about identity and community from food writer Kiera Wright-Ruiz (@kierawrr) celebrates the beauty of being yourself –and being recognized for who you are.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kokila
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593529871
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593529874
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 – 8 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.31 x 0.38 x 9.31 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Best Sellers Rank: #69,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #58 in Children’s Asia Books #91 in Children’s Cookbooks #722 in Children’s Self-Esteem Books
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