One World Kids Cookbook

Gr 5—8—Ice cream was invented in China around 2000 BCE. Delicacies like roasted ants are eaten in some parts of Colombia. Mendez offers up such tantalizing facts to introduce featured recipes from respective countries in this delightful procession of international culinary dishes. Occasional proverbs, such as the adage from Mexico "Conversation is food for the soul" or the Filipino aphorism "Don't empty the water jar until the rain falls," are included in the prelude to each highlighted recipe as are a flag and map showing the region where the recipe originated. Wonderful color photos resonate with a National Geographic vibe as they portray faces, places, and foods from across the globe. Myriad international cookbooks for kids have some great recipes, but few provide such a wealth of eclectic information to enhance the cultural aspects of food in addition to providing safety tips, tasty tips, and national facts. A foreword by famed chef Ferran Adrià sets the tone for this serious approach to fun when learning to cook well-loved foods. One World Kids Cookbook is a suitable literary appetizer for global nutrition or cultural studies.—Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME