Can I Eat That?

Name: Can I Eat That?
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9780714871103
Price: 29.95 NZD
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By Joshua David Stein

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Summary

Can I Eat That? is a playful yet educational book that explores the curious questions young children have about food. Written by food critic Joshua David Stein, the book combines humour and facts to answer both practical and whimsical questions about what we eat — and what we don't. With vibrant and authentic illustrations by Julia Rothman, it encourages pre-schoolers to explore new tastes and understand where their food comes from.
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Format: Hardback

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A whimsical–yet factual–series of questions and answers about the things we eat... and don't eat!

Description

A whimsical yet factual series of questions and answers about the things we eat... and don't eat!

Food critic Joshua David Stein whets the appetite of young readers with a wondrous and informative approach to talking about food. This humorous, stylized and entirely unexpected set of food facts will engage both good eaters and resisters alike.

With questions both practical (Can you eat a sea urchin?) and playful (Do eggs grow on eggplants?), this read-aloud text offers young children facts to share and the subtle encouragement to taste something new!

Food and textile illustrator Julia Rothman brings an authenticity to the text that Stein has written from the heart, for his own three-year-old and for pre-schoolers everywhere.

Created for ages 3-5 years.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"This wonderfully stylish, funny and informative book will whet the appetites of young gastronomes and fussy eaters alike." — BookTrust.org.uk

"Cleverly explores the foibles of the English language with bright, whimsical illustrations that entertain both kids and adults." — Food52

"Tasty... Stein’s clever words and tight phrasing are put to good effect alongside Rothman's colourful illustrations." — West Weekend magazine

"An absolute beauty of a children's book, wonderfully playful and hilarious." — The Guardian

"Rollicking, tempting fare for venturesome children." — Kirkus Reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714871103

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

By Julia Rothman
Designed by Meagan Bennett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 437g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joshua David Stein

About the Author

Joshua David Stein frequently contributes to New York Magazine, The New York Times and the Sunday Times, and he is a restaurant critic at the New York Observer. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and two sons. This is his first children's book.

Julia Rothman creates illustrations and pattern designs for newspapers, magazines, wallpaper, dishware, bedding, billboards, and posters. She has authored and illustrated seven books, though this is her first children's book. She lives in Brooklyn.

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