The Secret Ingredient Is Me: A Story About Self-Worth, Confidence, and Believing in Yourself

The Secret Ingredient Is Me: A Story About Self-Worth, Confidence, and Believing in Yourself - Paperback

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The Secret Ingredient Is Me: A Story About Self-Worth, Confidence, and Believing in Yourself

The Secret Ingredient Is Me: A Story About Self-Worth, Confidence, and Believing in Yourself - Paperback

by Katrina Liu
$18.88
Sale price  $18.88 Regular price 

Book Overview

by Afa Tazkia (Illustrator), Katrina Liu (Author)

Perfect for kids who have ever felt different, left out, or not good enough.

Hammy is just a plain can of luncheon meat in a pantry full of fancy ingredients. The other foods think he's basic, boring, and not worth a second glance. But when a family dinner goes sideways, Hammy gets his chance to prove them all wrong.

With heart, humor, and a plate of homemade musubi, Hammy shows that true worth comes from within, not from a shiny label.

The Secret Ingredient Is Me is a warm and funny picture book about self-worth, confidence, and believing in yourself even when others don't see your value.

Kids and parents will love:

  • A lovable underdog hero kids instantly root for
  • A celebration of Hawaiian and AAPI culture and family traditions
  • A powerful message about self-esteem and inner confidence
  • A fun musubi recipe included in the back of the book

Perfect for fans of I Am Enough, The Name Jar, and Enemy Pie.

Because the secret ingredient was always you.

Number of Pages: 36
Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: May 14, 2026
ISBN9798891110502
Author Katrina Liu
PublisherLychee Press
GenreChildren and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages36
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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