Awards
- Short-listed for ABDA for Best Designed Children’s Non-Fiction Book 2024 (Australia)
- Short-listed for BookPeople Book of the Year for Children's 2024 (Australia)
- Winner of ABIA Small Publisher's Children's Book of the Year Award 2024 (Australia)
Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: Alice Oehr
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Imprint: Scribble UK
ISBN: 9781915590688
ISBN 10: 191559068
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 07 November 2024
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
‘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 ‘Artichoke to Zucchini is a clever alphabet book that provides temptation and inspiration for some future foodies.’ -- <i>Good Reading</i>, starred review ‘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 * ‘If you love food, you’ll devour this tasty picture book with glee! … Beautifully designed and filled with yummy descriptions, it’s a fun way to explore the alphabet and learn about new foods.’ * Kids' Book Review * ‘An especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare centre preschool, elementary school and community library board book collections.’ * Midwest Book Review * ‘Young foodies and their families will enjoy leafing through this alphabetical compendium of foods from around the world … Sure, there are bananas and broccoli, hot dogs and hamburgers. But there is also durian, empanadas, kimchi, nori, tamarind, and umbeboshi.’ -- Stephanie Tournas * Youth Services Book Review * ‘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 *
Author Information
Alice Oehr is a multi-award-winning artist from Melbourne. Her distinct colourful style incorporates her love of food, pattern, collage, and drawing. Many of her ideas have made their way onto textiles, homewares, magazines, and books.
