What if one squirt of mustard could change everything?

Max never imagined his lunch would launch him into an entirely new world-but that's exactly what happens when he discovers a glowing bottle of clear mustard in his pantry. Suddenly, he's in Tasteworld, where talking pickles, sour lemons, and sparkling breadsticks are losing their flavor, fast. Something-or someone-is draining the magic from this once-delicious land.

With his new food friends-Dill the Pickle, Gracie the Breadstick, and a suspiciously grumpy lemon named SourPuss. Max must journey across candy peaks, salty deserts, and crunchy forests to find out what's really going on. But the deeper he goes, the more he realizes: the mustard isn't the problem... it's the solution.

The Day Mustard Changed Everything kicks off the Tasteworld Adventures series, a bold, hilarious, and heartwarming chapter book series for kids ages 8-12 who love big laughs, wild twists, and underdog heroes. Written for fans of Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Captain Underpants, and even early Harry Potter, this book blends laugh-out-loud moments with real lessons about friendship, bravery, and being proud of who you are.

Created by Heavyn-Symone L Jones, a Midwest-raised, Southern-rooted authorpreneur, this book is more than an adventure-it's a flavor-packed mission to make kids feel seen, celebrated, and inspired.

Perfect for:

• Confident readers ages 8-12


• Read-alouds for classrooms or families


• Fans of food-themed fantasy, talking characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue

Get ready to taste the magic. Because once the mustard starts glowing, there's no turning back.