Night Chef: An Epic Tale of ­Friendship with a Side of Deliciousness!

Gr 1-4–Eisner nominee Song spins a cozy tale of found family, friendship, and food. Living within the walls of a human restaurant, the Night Chef—a raccoon with culinary talent—creates tasty dishes after the staff goes home. One evening, the egg she planned to use atop her ramen yields a baby crow! Naming the bird Ichi, Night Chef ­decides to reunite the bird with its kin and sets out on a journey that may provide her with a family to call her own. Set in a ­magical fantasy world where moles run underground cafes and coyotes ride boxcar trains, this cozy and heartfelt story has a dash of pulse-pounding adventure and characters that will enchant readers from the first page. Ink and watercolor illustrations create a dreamily snug setting. An included recipe for Night Chef’s “Fly Frittata” is humorous and flexible with ingredients. ­