Editorial Review

The Child’s World is a premier publisher of non-fiction books in series for preschool, elementary school, and community library collections. An outstanding example is their new ‘Foods Around The World’ series published under their Wonder Books imprint. Featuring a sturdy library binding, the eight titles comprising this new series include: https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Nigeria-Around-World/dp/1503885305 ‘Foods from Nigeria’ by Marne Ventura (9781503885301, $32.79, 24pp) Young readers are introduced to the flavors of Nigeria. Of special note is an introductory overview of Nigeria explaining the country’s geography and culture. The remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Germany-Around-World/dp/1503885348 ‘Foods from Germany’ by K. A. Hale (9781503885349, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country’s geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-India-Around-World/dp/1503885291 ‘Foods from India’ by Mary Shaw (9781503885295, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the flavors of India. An introductory overview of India explains the country’s geography and culture, while the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Indian cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-China-Around-World/dp/1503885283 ‘Foods from China’ by Rachel Kehoe (9781503885288, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country’s geography and culture, and the remaining chapters showcase three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Cuba-Around-World/dp/1503885313 ‘Foods from Cuba’ by Marne Ventura (9781503885318, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba covers the country’s geography and culture, while the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Mexico-Around-World/dp/1503885275 ‘Foods from Mexico’ by Golriz Golkar (9781503885271, $32.79, 24pp) is an ideal introduction for young readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico discusses the country’s geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three standout dishes. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Ukraine-Around-World/dp/150388533X ‘Foods from Ukraine’ by Marv Shaw (9781503885332, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the fascinating flavors of Ukraine. An introductory overview of Ukraine explains the country’s geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Ukrainian cuisine. https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Italy-Around-World/dp/1503885321 ‘Foods from Italy’ by Golriz Golkar (9781503885325, $32.79, 24pp) introduces young readers to the fascinating flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country’s geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Critique: Each one of the eight volumes comprising the ‘Foods Around The World’ series features a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research and is especially and unreservedly recommended for children ages 5-8.