By Annette Roeder (author) , Olaf Hajek (illustrator)
"Take a new look at vegetables with this handsome picture book"
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month March 2021
Filled with curious and intriguing illustrations and with an original text filled with unusual and fascinating facts, this handsome, large format picture book takes a completely new look at vegetables. Accompanying each vegetable, or sometimes a pair of vegetables as with a carrot and a parsnip which are similar although they are described as ‘an odd couple’, there is an elegant text telling something of the history of how each one comes to be on our tables, something of how each one grows and something about the traditions about how we eat them. The delights in this book are perfect for sharing for all ages.
As in his hugely popular previous book, Flower Power, Olaf Hajek's wondrously imaginative and detailed portraits are paired with engaging and eye-opening texts.
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The book shows how each vegetable appears in its natural soil habitat, and how it might be eaten today. Health benefits, historical tidbits, and botanical oddities are seamlessly woven into each spread.
From the first spring onion, to pumpkins harvested just before the frost, this inviting journey through the growing season celebrates the artistic, historical, and culinary bounty that awaits us in the garden and at the table.
OLAF HAJEK is an award-winning illustrator based in Berlin, Germany. His personal work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Atlanta and Cape Town. His commercial work includes campaigns and illustrations for The New York Times, The New Yorker, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Audubon, Stern, Macy's, Ritz Carlton, Herme s, Swatch, and Bombay Sapphire. His previous book, Flower Power, was published by Prestel in Spring 2020. ANNETTE ROEDER, architect and mother of three children, is the successful illustrator and author of numerous children's books. She has been writing art and architecture books for children, picture books and children's books, as well as novels for adults for over 20 years. She lives with her family on the outskirts of Munich, Germany.
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Flower Power: The Magic of Nature's Healers
As in his hugely popular previous book, Flower Power, Olaf Hajek's wondrously imaginative and detailed portraits are paired with engaging and eye-opening texts. The book shows how each vegetable appears in its natural soil habitat, and how it might be eaten today.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Veggie Power and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Veggie Power features in the following genres: Cooking / Food, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Gardening, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. Not Available.
Veggie Power was written by Annette Roeder and published by Prestel
Veggie Power has 40 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. Not Available.
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