Tea Is Love

“Khorram underscores the special place this ubiquitous beverage holds for people all over the globe… Readers will eagerly pore over the illustrations, each bustling with movement and telling a story all its own. As richly fortifying as the beverage it spotlights.” —Kirkus

“A beautifully illustrated, delightfully warm picture book about how tea unites people—best read with a cup of tea.” —Booklist

“A spare narrative and enticing hand-drawn images conjure the enjoyment of sipping tea in this warming collaboration.” —Publishers Weekly

“Meditative and expansive, showing tea not only as a drink but also as a vessel of history, tradition, and connection. Cha’s watercolor illustrations expand on each phrase, turning words into full scenes that convey both intimacy and community…the story unfolds not as a straight line but rather as a tapestry of experiences…Together, words and pictures create a work as warming and sustaining as the drink itself.” —The Horn Book

“The text is elegant and poetic…Cha’s beautiful hand-painted watercolors complement the text perfectly. Readers will enjoy spending time noticing the details in each image… This lovely picture book is sure to delight young readers.” —School Library Journal