Written by Didith Tan Rodrigo
Illustrated by Arnel Mirasol
Filipino Translation by Cecilia Ochoa

Mama's taking all her children to market.
"Mama, what are we making today?" Flor asked.
"Don't you know?" Mama answered. "It's Tamales Day!"

Mama's kitchen bustles with busy hands as she, her husband, and their children--Coring, Andoy, Mameng, Bina, Kiko, Tessie, and Flor--honor a family tradition that revolves around food, love, and the ties that bind.