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I am a Little Chef

By Mayumi Oono
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I Am a Little Chef by Mayumi Oono invites young children to explore the delightful world of cooking through an interactive experience. The book features vibrant illustrations, flaps to lift, and 150 stickers of international food ingredients such as sushi shapes and hamburger toppings. It encourages budding chefs to engage in imaginative play by choosing tools, cutting vegetables, and experimenting with cooking styles—all without any mess. This title is part of the Little Professional series, designed to inspire creativity and introduce children to various grown-up careers.
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Ideal for toddlers and young children curious about cooking and imaginative role play. Perfect for parents and educators seeking an engaging, hands-on book to inspire creativity and early culinary interest.

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“A fun interactive book to learn all about cooking.” —Kids Book Buzz

“The perfect inspiration for anyone looking to uncover their passion.” —Logan Guleff, Winner of Season Two Masterchef Junior

Discover the joy, creativity, and excitement of grown-up jobs in Mayumi Oono’s Little Professional series of interactive board books, each with a unique selection of craft supplies.

I Am a Little Chef offers the budding chef a buffet of diverse dishes along with 150 stickers that include sushi shapes, hamburger toppings, and other ingredients for international meals. Whether it’s cooking up a tasty pizza (buon appetito!) or a savoury omelet (bon appétit!), flaps and illustrations encourage tiny readers to choose tools, cut vegetables, and explore cooking methods without the mess. The mix of craft supplies, creativity, and imagination make the perfect recipe for tomorrow’s grown-up culinary innovator.

Little kids are fascinated by the world of grown-up work. Created by the talented Japanese illustrator Mayumi Oono, the Little Professionals series takes pretend play at grown-up careers in a fun and original direction, with special interactive features included with each book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781735311555

Publisher: TRA Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: TRA Publishing

Illustration: 30 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 30

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mayumi Oono

About the Author

Mayumi Oono is a Japanese illustrator living in Tokyo. She was an editor and designer at a publishing company before becoming a freelance illustrator. 

Her designs, which stand out for their unique look, feel, and patterns, have appeared in advertisements, magazines, books, stationery, and textiles.

Oono has been a fan of nonfiction books since childhood. She is fascinated by the possibilities of combining the artistic and the practical, and strives to create fun, educational, beautiful books for children. 

Bologna illustrators exhibition Selection 2017 
3x3 Professional show Merit 2017  
Society of illustrators Annual 60  2018

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