A fun read about both another culture and the universal occurrence of a new sibling. The illustrations we great and I loved the connection between the grandpa and grandson.

100 Chapatis introduces us to Simon who is waiting to hear about the birth of his baby sibling. He and his Pappa are waiting at home and Simon is impatient, but also not happy that he will have to share his mother, father and pappa with a baby. Pappa tells him the story about how he and nunna made chapatis while they waited for his birth. To make time go faster, they decide to make chapatis. Together they put the dough together and roll them out. Pappa fries them up and puts them on a plate to cool. Simon notices that his are not circular like Pappa's are, but he is told that his are shaped like India. Time flies, his chapatis become round and he and pappa spend a wonderful day together, the story ends with the phone ringing. I love baking with my grandchildren, so this story brought us lots of memories. It also shows what a great time these two generations had together. It teaches, patience and with discussion we talked about sibling rivalry and sharing time. We also talked about having enough love for everyone in the family. This was a great story that we all enjoyed. The illustrations were wonderful and added to the story. I recommend this one to families that are expecting a new addition or for grandparents and their grandchildren to share.

100 Chapatis is an absolutely lovely little picture book. The story follows Simon and his Pappa as they make chapatis while waiting for Simon's new baby sibling to be born (even though he doesn't really want a baby sibling). It's a lovely story of family bonding between generations, welcoming new generations, and spending time making delicious food. It's very sweet, and a good read for kids who love food, kids waiting on new siblings, or both!

While waiting for the arrival of Simon's new baby sibling, he and his grandfather make 100 chapatis to pass the time. This is a warm-hearted, multi-generational tale of spending time with family while sharing traditions and memories. A lovely story.

I enjoyed reading this book. It was a very cute book, and the illustrations were very nicely done. Making 100 chapatis is a lot of work and it was refreshing to see that the grand-partents help meal prep for new parents and involving the child in the process.

A real good story about a little boy spending time with his Grandpa while awaiting the birth of his new sibling. The drawings/illustrations are very colorful & relatable to everyone! It's a great story having to do with 'waiting', & also about having to 'share' with this new family member..... I think little's will enjoy the book, & enjoy talking about it too! I might have to look up a recipe for chapatis!
I received an e-ARC for review purposes from publisher Owlkids Books via NetGalley & this is my own fair/honest review.

I received an electronic ARC from Owlkids Books through NetGalley.
Simon and his Pappa are home and waiting for the new baby to be born. Mascarenhas shows Simon's mixed feelings about a new sibling so Pappa wisely offers him a task they can do together - make 100 chapatis. I loved how Pappa connected this to when Mamma and he had to wait for Simon's birth. They made 100 chapatis also. The author slips maths skills in as well with the ten plates of ten chapatis. By the end, the chapatis are done, Simon feels better and plans to make 200 with the baby. I appreciate the phone ringing to end the story.
I wish a chapatis recipe were included but it's easy to find one.

With a baby sibling on the way, Simon is anxious because things are already changing. Unique and creative text and illustrations help tell the story of how Simon’s Pappa kept him so busy making chapatis that he forgot to worry. This is a great book about the importance of family and that there is never room for worry. No knowledge of chapatis is required. A charming story of family, togetherness, and memories.

100 Chapatis is a very sweet book that I would love to add to our collection of books for new big siblings at the library. Simon is anxiously waiting for his parents to come home from the hospital with their new baby. His grandpa explains that having a baby takes a loooong time, as long as it takes to make 100 chapatis! As they cook, Simon's nerves lessen and he gets excited both about the snack and about when the baby will be old enough that they can make chapatis together. The illustrations are cozy, evoking the familial love and yummy scents filling the kitchen.

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This was a heartwarming read about a young boy and his grandfather passing the time before his baby sibling is born. I think the book captured the way older children sometimes feel when they learn they will be getting a new sibling. The uncertainty and hesitation and the fear that their parents love for them will change. The grandfather was lovingly reassuring while also passing on a piece of his culture to his grandson. Additionally, the illustrations were beautifully done and the colors worked well. I would recommend this to any parent who is expecting a second child. I think it is emotional enough for children to identify with it and respond to it without being so serious as to cause more worry.

Sibling dealing with a new baby and needing to pass the time.....
S0 we make Chapatis and count and reflect on heritage and family.

Many books are like this but I love seeing multigenerational relationships. So nothing sets it apart but it doesn't suck either.

Simon and his Pappa eagerly wait for the arrival of Simon's new baby sibling. They make one hundred chapatis together, serving as a backdrop to their shared anticipation and excitement.

100 Chapatis illustrates family bonds, traditions, anticipation, and the joy of shared experiences. It prompts your students to reflect on their family traditions and how they connect with their loved ones.

Discussion Questions:
1. How does making chapatis together strengthen the bond between Simon and his Pappa?
2. What emotions do Simon and his Pappa experience while waiting for the news of the baby's arrival?
3. How does the anticipation of the new baby affect Simon and his Pappa's relationship?
4. Why do you think the author chose the act of making chapatis as the central activity in the story?
5. Can you think of any activities you share with your family that help strengthen your bond?

A worthy addition to picture books exploring a child's hesitation, excitement, and impatience as they wait for their baby sibling to be born. This story honor's the nuance of Simon's feelings--much like those a young reader might have--while also connecting to an important childhood touchstone: making and enjoying food with a grandparent (in this case, the titular chapatis, a type of Indian bread).

What a great way to roll the dreaded difficulties children have waiting into an exploration of family and background. I loved this book. A child is waiting for a sibling to be born with his grandfather, who recalls making chapatis with his grandma while he was waiting for the child to be born. In order to pass the time (and end up with delicious chapatis that seem like an endless amount), they work together to make 100 chapatis. It's lovely, and the response the grandfather has to his grandson's shapes of chapatis is fantastic. What a great book!

**Thank you to NetGalley and OwlKids Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review**

Simon is staying with his grandpa while his mom and dad are at the hospital for the birth of his little sibling. He asks when the baby will be there, and grandpa says they will call when it happens. Simon asks how long that might be, and is eventually told, "One hundred chapatis long."

Simon suggests that they make 100 chapatis, so he and his grandpa start cooking. At first, Simon is worried that his chapatis are not round like his grandpas, but is told that they are "maps of India." By the end, Simon's end up round too.

This is a cute story about a boy and his grandfather making food together for their family because they will probably not feel like cooking for a little while with a new baby.

100 Chapatis is a sweet story about a young child who is worried about having a new baby in the family and their grandfather who engages the child in cooking to get excited about the new baby.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was such a great picture book. I love learning about chapatis and briefly on how to make them. I think this is a great book for young kids who are going to be a big brother or sister. I think baking in any culture is a great way to take your mind off of things and bond with people. Wither it be parents, grandparents, aunt, uncles, etc.

This was ADORABLE. And all of the representation! It has AAPI characters and their culture. It has grandchild and grandparent relationship. It was welcoming in a new family member. It has anxiety. Oh my god. I just loved every bit of it.

The only thing that would have made this better is a chapati recipe in the back!

Heartwarming story of the relationship between a grandfather and grandson that brought back memories of me standing at the cooker, waiting as my grandmother fried hot chapatis. I love how the story brings in the idea of 100 and wish I had this book when I taught first grade. It is the perfect read aloud for "100 day".

100 Chapatis is a dream picture book for educators. It is an engaging story with beautiful illustrations. But there are also so many points of entry for lessons with this book! The main story will spark discussion about families, new babies, and food. Counting the chapatis could be the beginning of a math lesson. Acceptance and practice are great SEL topics in this book. The onomatopoeia might inspire an ORFF music composition. And the last page could spark a writing activity. The text also highlights Indian culture, making it a great addition for classrooms and libraries wanting to create more diverse collections.