Kalamata's Kitchen

Kalamata’s Kitchen follows a young girl named Kalamata and her alligator side-kick Al Dente as they embark on a “food adventure” that helps Kalamata face her first day at a new school. In the story, the kitchen table becomes a portal to different food cultures and imaginative places. Through the journey, Kalamata learns bravery, curiosity about new foods, and how comfort and identity can merge in adventurous ways.
It’s not just about food: it’s about identity, heritage, exploration, and facing the unknown — packaged in a vibrant picture-book format.

📝 Key Information

🎯 Target Audience / Suitability

• Most suitable for children aged 4-8 (early elementary years) who are comfortable with picture books that offer more story depth.
• Ideal for children who enjoy food, culture, and exploration as themes, especially those who like experiencing “new” through story.
• Also works well in classroom or library settings for diversity, culture & heritage topics, early readers, and children’s discussions about moving to new places or trying unfamiliar foods.