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A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator,
Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and
children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures
and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures
alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene
shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most
distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out
of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come
back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk
emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour
and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic
folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and
China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back
of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature
and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.
Eat your way around the world in this tasty book which looks at
food, recipes and cultural traditions from 26 different countries.
Where did corn come from? And wheat? And potatoes? What have people
in Turkey been eating for centuries? Find out, in this delicious
new book from the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Maps.
Learn how to make Vietnamese pancakes, Brazilian pralines and
Hungarian lecso in this delectable book which will take you on a
feast-filled adventure! Be a guest at a Moroccan feast, sail along
a Vietnamese floating market and indulge in the haute cuisine of
France's master chefs. Not only will you find new delicacies, but
you'll also learn about their remarkable history and cultural roots
along the way. This beautiful large format book makes for the
perfect gift.
I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in
this stunning Pura Belpre Honor Book about first love, familial
expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.
Penelope Prado has always dreamed of opening her own pasteleria
next to her father's restaurant, Nacho's Tacos. But her mom and dad
have different plans--leaving Pen to choose between disappointing
her traditional Mexican American parents or following her own path.
When she confesses a secret she's been keeping, her world is sent
into a tailspin. But then she meets a cute new hire at Nacho's who
sees through her hard exterior and asks the questions she's been
too afraid to ask herself. Xander Amaro has been searching for home
since he was a little boy. For him, a job at Nacho's is an
opportunity for just that--a chance at a normal life, to settle in
at his abuelo's, and to find the father who left him behind. But
when both the restaurant and Xander's immigrant status are
threatened, he will do whatever it takes to protect his newfound
family and himself. Together, Pen and Xander must navigate first
love and discovering where they belong in order to save the place
they all call home. This stunning and poignant novel from debut
author Laekan Zea Kemp explores identity, found families and the
power of food, all nestled within a courageous and intensely loyal
Chicanx community.
Recyle your junk into amazing works of artThat's not rubbish,
that's art This book will teach readers how to recycle loads of
gruesome materials to make astonishing works of art. It's cheap,
fun, and helps the environment. From turning onion skins into an
Onion Fish to making jewelry from egg shells, these tried and
tested projects will impress family and friends.
Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for
budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes. Packed
with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in
the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young
chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables.
Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to reduce the
amount of meat you're eating, or simply have an appetite for all
things veggie, this book offers a whole host of ideas for
mealtimes, snacks and treats. From ruby-red peppers to
vibrant-green peas and purple-sprouting broccoli, you'll learn how
to prepare, cook and serve a rainbow of vegetables of all shapes
and sizes, turning them into delicious dishes for every season,
such as pizza, burgers, frittata, soup, kebabs and pasta dishes.
There are also recipes for cookies, brownies and cakes, using both
fruit and vegetables to create tempting treats. Recipes suitable
for those following vegan and gluten-free diets are easy to spot
with the help of colourful symbols and a key at the front of the
book. A basic techniques section explains how to prepare
ingredients, use equipment and know when your culinary creation has
been cooked to perfection. Every recipe uses readily available
ingredients and the simple, step-by-step instructions are
illustrated with colourful drawings, showing each stage of the
process. Throughout the book, you'll find handy tips for storing
your dishes, recipe variations to try, and clever kitchen hacks to
improve and enhance your skills. Recipes include cauliflower crust
pizza, bean burgers, mixed bean chilli, tomato soup, frittata,
sweet potato rosti, vegetable crisps, spinach lasagne, rainbow
kebabs, falafel, chocolate and beetroot cake and butternut squash
cookies.
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