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

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.