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World of Food

A delicious discovery of the foods we eat
Series: World of
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World of Food by Sandra Lawrence explores the diverse and fascinating culinary cultures from around the globe, aiming to engage young readers with fun and educational content. The book delves into various food-related traditions and practices, offering insights into the different ingredients and dishes that define each region. It's an exciting journey into the world's kitchens, encouraging curiosity and appreciation for the myriad tastes and flavours that make up our global food tapestry.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're keen on exploring global cuisines and cultures in a fun and engaging way. It offers a colourful journey through the diverse world of food, introducing little readers to different countries' delicious dishes. Perfect for young food enthusiasts and curious minds.

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World of Food

A colourful celebration of food

A colourful celebration of food

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What did the ancient Romans snack on?
Where does chocolate come from?
And how has the humble potato shaped history?

There is a whole world of food to discover!

Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different foods that we enjoy, and different ways of preparing and eating them, too. From fruits, vegetables, cheeses and grains to spices, honey, chocolate and foods of the future, find out where foods come from, and what we grow, farm, forage and cook in order to eat. Explore more than 100 dishes and food traditions from every corner of the globe, and what people ate for lunch 5,000 years ago. Roasted hedgehog, anyone?

Bursting with colour and fascinating facts, the World of... looks at what we have in common, and celebrates our differences.

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World of Food by Sandra Lawrence is celebrated for its vibrant illustrations and educational content, introducing young readers to diverse cuisines and cultures from around the globe. It is praised for engaging children with fun facts and interactive elements that make learning enjoyable. The book is noted for inspiring curiosity and a sense of adventure towards food and culture, making it an excellent addition to any child's bookshelf.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787417434

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Violeta Noy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 585g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Sandra Lawrence (Author)
Sandra Lawrence is an author and journalist from London. Sandra has written for all the broadsheets and regularly contributes features to the Daily and Sunday Telegraph. She has also written for magazines, including Marie Claire and Country Life. Her children's books include The Anthology of Amazing Women (Templar) and the internationally bestselling The Atlas of Monsters (Templar).

Violeta Noy (Illustrator)
Violeta is an illustrator from Barcelona who makes books, prints and websites. She studied Fine Art at Universitat de Barcelona and has an Illustration MA from Falmouth University. Her first picture book The Right One was published by Templar in 2018. Violeta collaborates with Nuria Pla under the name of Tandem.

She is also scared of outer space and the deep sea.

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