A gentle book about racial identity.

"Beautifully hand-illustrated picture book for babies that showcases children from various ethnic backgrounds wearing their national attire. The story revolves around a young mixed-race child who keeps asking her parents about why she looks different from her friends who come from different parts of the world. The parents use each child's ethnic food combination to explain to their daughter that she is just as wonderful as everyone else. They explain that her combination of two races is like two foods that complement each other perfectly, making her even more special."

Myrtle is from Sri Lanka and moved to the United States as a young child with her family; her work reflects a deep influence of her origins. This is particularly evident in her writings and books. As a mother, she has been inspired to pen children's stories that are based on her own family experiences. These tales are often heartwarming and touching.