The ABC Book of Food

Name: The ABC Book of Food
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SKU: 9780733334276
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By Judith Simpson and Helen Martin

Series: The ABC Book Of ...

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The ABC Book of Food by Judith Simpson and Helen Martin is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to various foods and meals in a fun and engaging way. Each letter of the alphabet is matched with a different food, accompanied by vibrant illustrations to captivate children's interest. It provides a playful exploration of flavours and dishes, encouraging curiosity and learning about the diverse world of food.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733334276

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 December 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini
Illustrated by Cheryl Orsini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Helen Martin Judith Simpson Series: The ABC Book Of ...

About the Author

Helen Martin is an award-winning writer and director. She has been an early childhood producer on TV programs such as PLAY SCHOOL and HI-5. Judith Simpson is an award-winning producer/director and executive producer of children's and educational television programs. She worked for the ABC for more than twenty-five years. After that, she focussed on writing, mainly information material, and her work has ranged from books for very small children to adults. Currently, she is writing with Helen Martin to produce The ABC for Kids Book of ... series. Cheryl Orsini has illustrated more than twenty children's books, including the much-loved ABC BOOK OF CARS, TRAINS, BOATS AND PLANES. Her work also regularly appears in magazines and exhibitions. For more visit www.cherylorsini.com

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