Author: Dina Al Zibdeh
Illustrator: Fereshteh Najafi
Number of Pages: 24
Year of publish: 2023

“Delicious” is a famous chef who can prepare many dishes from only a few ingredients and make them tasty and delicious. Delicious’ reputation spread until it reached the ears of the city’s governor, who immediately summoned him and said to him: What do you think of preparing the food for us, and if my friends like the food, you become the palace chef and the ruler’s food preparer? But, if the food is not as delicious as we heard, you will stop cooking and find yourself another profession immediately?

Was Delicious’ food being delicious? Were the ruler and his friends impressed? What was the ruler’s decision in the end? That’s what we will find out at the end of the story.

Delicious the Chef, is a story about respecting the opinions of others.

Values implied in story:

• Hard work and diligence: The delicious chef works hard to deliver his best, reinforcing the values of diligence and perseverance.
• Teamwork: The story encourages cooperation and teamwork.
• Respect for different opinions: The story teaches children that people have different tastes and opinions, and that it's not possible to please everyone, and that this is normal and acceptable.
• Encourages critical thinking in children: The end of the story leaves room for questioning and discussion: Was the food actually delicious? Was the judgment fair?