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Food Atlas

by Giulia MALERBA
illus. by Febe Sillani. 72p. maps. Firefly. Oct. 2017. Tr $19.95. ISBN 9781770859524.
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Gr 1–4—This enticing oversize book covers ancient and modern fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seafood, and meat from all regions of the world, from humitas in Ecuador to yemista in Greece and tandoori chicken in India and wontons in China. Full-page spreads depict maps of the countries, speckled with the dishes eaten there. Each spread includes an introductory paragraph that offers general information on the cuisine of the region (for instance, cured pork, potatoes, cereal, and fish are common in Germany). Playful illustrations accompany brief descriptions of the foods. A pronunciation guide, however, would have been helpful.
VERDICT A browsable book that will spur discussion and lead to a greater awareness of cultural differences.
Reviewed by Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI , Nov 01, 2017

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