Artichoke to Zucchini: An Alphabet of Delicious Things from Around the World

“The happy discovery of ‘delicious things from around the world’ paired with the reassuring predictability of an alphabet book makes Artichoke to Zucchini a terrific gift for emergent readers and future foodies … Brilliant colors shine from the spreads, with pencil, pastel, cut paper, and digital collage illustrations portraying a vast array of foods, some of which may not be familiar to every reader.”

“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.”

“An especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school and community library board book collections.”

“Alphabet books featuring food items are always welcome … [Artichoke to Zucchini includes] Dumplings and Cassava, Apple Pies and Zepotles, and many edible nice things in between, from the Asian Pacific, Latino and African American communities.”

“Artichoke to Zucchini is a clever alphabet book that provides temptation and inspiration for some future foodies.”

“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 color. The foods are depicted with clear, bold outlines and filled with striking colors and textural details that bring them to life. Their simplicity and…