--- product_id: 15176966 title: "Cora Cooks Pancit" price: "£8.70" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15176966-cora-cooks-pancit store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Cora Cooks Pancit **Price:** £8.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cora Cooks Pancit - **How much does it cost?** £8.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15176966-cora-cooks-pancit) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods. Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot-carefully-- while Mama supervises. When dinner is finally served, her siblings find out that Cora did all their grown-up tasks, and Cora waits anxiously to see what everyone thinks of her cooking. Dorina Lazo Gilmore's text delightfully captures the warmth between mother and daughter as they share a piece of their Filipino heritage. With bright and charming illustrations by Kristi Valiant, Cora's family comes alive as Cora herself becomes the family's newest little chef. Review: Cora Cooks Panict- a warm and much shared memory for adults as well.. - Although "Cora Cooks Pancit" is likely to be viewed as a children's book by many, in truth it is much more than a children's story. For anyone who grew up in a Filipino family (I did not,though I am happily a part of one now) or who has made pancit or other Filipino dishes(I have) or simply grew up in a large, loving family, I believe that this book will feel more a memory from a childhood long ago than simply a child's story. Why? First, the author has wonderfully included shared memories from childhood- jobs given to older children, the longing by younger children to help, the chance to lick the spoon, etc. Secondly- the author has woven into the story specific details that authenticate the Filipino experience, e.g. lumpia and adobo, the size of the family and the names of the children,the description of the pancit pan, "salamat", the mother's experssion and reaction upon the spill, etc. More importantly is the inclusion of the reflections upon "Lolo"- his life as a boy in the Philippine countryside, his work with immigrant farm laborers, etc., all help to create a memory shared by many Filipinos today for cherished loved one long gone. Finally, the author's description of the creation of pancit is completely authentic and mirrors my own lessons from my Pinay wife- shredding chicken with a fork, soaking noodles, stirring in the ingredients, and finally sending carrots and mushrooms and chicken out of the all-to-full pot when stirring! I am sure I am not alone in these memories.. Lastly, illustrations in this book accurately and wonderfully capture the Filipino persona (appearance, expressions, stance, smiles) as I have come to know it. The illustrator has also captured other details- the Filipino flag side-by-side with the American flag on the refrigerator, the tsinellas on the family's feet, images of tropical fruit on the walls, spoons and forks, but no knives on the table, and lastly, Cora's look as she awaits the response from her family as they try the pancit. I am sure I had the same look as I presented my first pancit to family and friends! I recommend this book unconditionally to children of all agaes who still remember what it was like to gain new responsibilities within their family. Review: Must have for any FIL AM - Ah, for any fil am, this book is classic. My kids, ranging from 2 to 9, were delighted at hearing the word “Lolo” (because aren’t all lolos the best lolo ever?) and ecstatic at seeing printed illustrations of foods they have grown to love (lumpia, adobo and what looks like a cross between pancit canton and pancit bihon). The story is on point, from Cora sneaking bites of chicken while she shreds it, to the mom being low key upset when Cora makes a mess. This picture book is a must for any fil am. *BOOK TYPO: At the end of the glossary is the word TANGHON for Pinoy vermicelli. The correct word is SOTANGHON. And it makes for a delicious chicken sabaw. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #46,821 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #47 in Children's Asian & Asian American Books #1,952 in Children's Family Life Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 499 Reviews | ## Images ![Cora Cooks Pancit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MaPeOPsRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cora Cooks Panict- a warm and much shared memory for adults as well.. *by R***T on June 5, 2009* Although "Cora Cooks Pancit" is likely to be viewed as a children's book by many, in truth it is much more than a children's story. For anyone who grew up in a Filipino family (I did not,though I am happily a part of one now) or who has made pancit or other Filipino dishes(I have) or simply grew up in a large, loving family, I believe that this book will feel more a memory from a childhood long ago than simply a child's story. Why? First, the author has wonderfully included shared memories from childhood- jobs given to older children, the longing by younger children to help, the chance to lick the spoon, etc. Secondly- the author has woven into the story specific details that authenticate the Filipino experience, e.g. lumpia and adobo, the size of the family and the names of the children,the description of the pancit pan, "salamat", the mother's experssion and reaction upon the spill, etc. More importantly is the inclusion of the reflections upon "Lolo"- his life as a boy in the Philippine countryside, his work with immigrant farm laborers, etc., all help to create a memory shared by many Filipinos today for cherished loved one long gone. Finally, the author's description of the creation of pancit is completely authentic and mirrors my own lessons from my Pinay wife- shredding chicken with a fork, soaking noodles, stirring in the ingredients, and finally sending carrots and mushrooms and chicken out of the all-to-full pot when stirring! I am sure I am not alone in these memories.. Lastly, illustrations in this book accurately and wonderfully capture the Filipino persona (appearance, expressions, stance, smiles) as I have come to know it. The illustrator has also captured other details- the Filipino flag side-by-side with the American flag on the refrigerator, the tsinellas on the family's feet, images of tropical fruit on the walls, spoons and forks, but no knives on the table, and lastly, Cora's look as she awaits the response from her family as they try the pancit. I am sure I had the same look as I presented my first pancit to family and friends! I recommend this book unconditionally to children of all agaes who still remember what it was like to gain new responsibilities within their family. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for any FIL AM *by A***R on August 7, 2020* Ah, for any fil am, this book is classic. My kids, ranging from 2 to 9, were delighted at hearing the word “Lolo” (because aren’t all lolos the best lolo ever?) and ecstatic at seeing printed illustrations of foods they have grown to love (lumpia, adobo and what looks like a cross between pancit canton and pancit bihon). The story is on point, from Cora sneaking bites of chicken while she shreds it, to the mom being low key upset when Cora makes a mess. This picture book is a must for any fil am. *BOOK TYPO: At the end of the glossary is the word TANGHON for Pinoy vermicelli. The correct word is SOTANGHON. And it makes for a delicious chicken sabaw. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My students enjoyed this! *by A***R on July 9, 2024* Culturally relevant, includes a glossary and recipe, and illustrations are vivid and clear. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15176966-cora-cooks-pancit](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/15176966-cora-cooks-pancit) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*