Tomatoes for Neela

Grades Pre-K - 3: Neela and her mother enjoy the splendor of fresh tomatoes. Not only are tomatoes a fruit enjoyed the world over, they also hold histories of the Aztec Empire; they are the product of hardworking farmworkers who grow them, and the personal histories passed down within families. Padma Lakshmi's book explores this wondrous fruit in all its glory and sheds light on the many stories that are held within the round, juicy tomato.