My Foodie ABC (Foodie Books)

Puck

$8.95

Publication Date: September 1st, 2010

Publisher:

duopress

ISBN:

9780982529522

Pages:

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Description

C is for chanterelle mushrooms. Q is for quinoa, S is for saffron.

Here is a fun and unexpected introduction to the world of food and the alphabet, featuring exotic cuisine from around the world that will delight babies and their foodie parents! Vibrant illustrations highlight terms such as farmers market, Kobe beef, pomegranate, and udon pair with fun foodie facts to make learning the alphabet easy and enriching. Readers will learn that dragon fruit tastes like a kiwi combined with a grape or pear. And did you know that the term bento box comes from the Japanese word obento, which means boxed lunches?

A complete introduction to the alphabet and gastronomical terms, this unique book also includes a pronunciation guide, making it an ideal companion for food aficionados.

About the Author

Puck is the author of dozens of children’s books, including New York Baby and My Foodie ABC. He is also the creative chief behind duopress labs, the company responsible for book series like TummyTime, Terra Babies at Home, Pop Out Books, and many more.

Praise for My Foodie ABC (Foodie Books)

"A lovely way to educate burgeoning foodies." —Epicurus Magazine

"With cheery pastel-hued artwork, phonetic spellings (when needed), and a striking variety of foodstuffs, it should easily whet readers' appetites." —Publishers Weekly

"My Foodie ABC is an adorable book that not only showcases a wide variety of ethnic foods from all over the word, it also places value on local farmer’s markets and fresh, healthy food. Violet Lemay’s fun and playful illustrations will put a smile on your face . . . her whimsical drawings bring this delicious book to life." —Kim Rosen, illustrator

"A first class effort to educate young taste buds while promoting literacy. My Foodie ABC is fun for both preschoolers and adults." —Midwest Book Review

"Very well written and very beautifully illustrated. duopress publications are food for your little one's brain." —Mom to Bed by 8

"As an adult I adore it. It’s educational, hip and unique!" —Mogul Baby