On rainy Sunday mornings when Mama pulls out her tall, dark soup pot with tiny white spots, we know it will be a caldo day. Caldo, caldo, caldo. The kids know they are in for a special treat when Mama begins preparing her delicious beef vegetable soup. Popular children's book author Diane Gonzales Bertrand's savory narrative, combined with Alex Pardo DeLange's inviting illustrations, captures a warm-hearted family ritual shared by many cultures. Sip, Slurp, Soup, Soup/Caldo, caldo, caldo transforms a common everyday meal into a captivating family celebration and will charm children and adults alike. It also includes an easy caldo recipe that can be used by children, parents, and teachers."