Artichoke to Zucchini

Name: Artichoke to Zucchini
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781761380617
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an alphabet of delicious things from around the world

By Alice Oehr

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Summary

Artichoke to Zucchini by Alice Oehr is a delightful exploration of vegetables, designed for young readers. This colourful and engaging children's book introduces a wide variety of vegetables through vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling, aiming to educate and inspire a love for healthy eating. The journey from A to Z offers both fun and learning, making it a perfect pick for curious young minds.
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Description

Highly Commended in the 2024 ABDA Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Book Category

Winner of the 2024 ABIA Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year

Shortlisted for the 2024 BookPeople 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.

"With eye-catching editorial throughout, Artichoke to Zucchini offers an exciting, fun and educational experience for young and old readers alike."
- Judges' comments for the 2024 ABIA Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year award

"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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761380617

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribble

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 269.0mm

Weight: 441g

Pages: 32

Collections

Alice Oehr Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Alice Oehr is a multi-award winning artist from Melbourne. Her distinct colorful style incorporates her love of food, pattern, collage, and drawing. Many of her ideas have made their way onto textiles, homewares, magazines, and books.

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