Artichoke to Zucchini

An Alphabet of Delicious Things from Around the World

Alice Oehr

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Scribblers
31 October 2023

Children's & Educational; Early learning: ABC books & alphabet books; Early learning: time & seasons; Cooking & food (Children's&YA); Social issues: environment & green issues (Children's&YA)

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This delightfully bright and colourful book is a tour around the world through fruit, vegetables and delicious dishes! It’s a wonderful introduction to different foodstuffs, and the simple, bold illustrations are eye-catching with textural interest. This is very appealing – children love food and they should love this picture book too! Ages 3-5 Lindy

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 ABIA SMALL PUBLISHERS' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR A BOOKSTAGANG AU 2023 PICK FOR BEST ILLUSTRATION

A is for artichokes and long spears of asparagus. It's for bright, creamy avocados and salty little anchovies ...

From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between, Artichoke to Zucchini introduces young readers to fruit, vegetables, and dishes from around the globe. Full of tasty favourites and delicious new discoveries, it's sure to lead to inspiration in the kitchen!

Following from the award-winning Off to The Market, acclaimed artist Alice Oehr takes you on a mouth-watering trip through the alphabet and around the world.

'If you're looking for an A-Z book with a twist, Alice Oehr's Artichoke to Zucchini is it. From ubiquitous bananas to the Japanese fruit umeboshi, this delightful picture book is perfect for growing little foodies aged 2-6 ... The pages are varied and kept interesting thanks to a range of descriptors with different qualities (sweet, sour, tangy, large, small, bold, delicate), and Oehr's illustrations burst off the page with freshness and colour. The foods are depicted with clear, bold outlines and filled with striking colours and textural details that bring them to life. Their simplicity and elegance are reminiscent of Leo Lionni's classic books, such as A Color of His Own, and could provide great drawing inspiration to slightly older kids. The text is gushing but fluid, full of palpable excitement for the possibilities of food. Artichoke to Zucchini is an elevated yet accessible addition to a child's library, perfect to read aloud and come back to again and again.' -Fay Helfenbaum, Books+Publishing

'The latest colourful feast from Alice Oehr, a beautiful picture book to introduce young readers to fruit, vegetables, and dishes from around the globe.' -Readings Kids

'Artichoke to Zucchini is a clever alphabet book that provides temptation and inspiration for some future foodies.' -Good Reading, starred review

By: Alice Oehr
Imprint: Scribblers
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 269mm, Width: 242mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 441g
ISBN: 9781761380617
ISBN 10: 1761380613
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active