Vinod and the Deepavali Dishes friendship As Ada teaches herself to

As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony

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Vinod and the Deepavali Dishes friendship As Ada teaches herself toWritten by Debra Ann Francisco Illustrated by Madeline Wee paperback Vinod is at the market with his Aunt Meera who is buying vegetables and other items for Deepavali. Along the way, he enjoys the sights and sounds of Little India. Back home, he is surprised to see his grandfather, whom he calls Tatta, cooking delicious smelling and perfect looking murukku and learns that his grandfather used to be a chef. Vinod then helps his aunt and his grandfather