Description
The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it's time for things to change. They meet in secret and hatch a plan to end the fighting once and for all. And so they set off on an epic journey to the very top of the fridge to ask the legendary Wise Old Cheese for help-that is, if he even exists. Join these tiny peace envoys on their courageous mission as they eventually find the solution in an unexpected place . . . A laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution: 'Hilarious, Grape and Mushroom truly achieve peas on Earth.' - David Litchfield
A funny, food-based fable about conflict resolution.
About the Author
Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.
Reviews
*Shortlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Brilliant Book Award (BBA) 2024*
"A riot of verbal and visual puns makes for a hilarious picture-book treat." * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
"This is a very funny picture book with expressive illustrations and plenty of food for thought - pun intended." * Debbie Williams, Primary Times *
"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing on similarities not differences." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"...told from such a unique perspective it is utterly, hilariously, brilliant!" * Postbag Picks, Armadillo Children's Books *
"There's no shortage of veggie laughs in a tasty new picture book from talented writer and illustrator Alex Latimer a text that reminds readers young and old about the importance of teamwork and friendship, this is the picture perfect way to inspire young diplomats of the future!" * Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post *
"An absolute delight to read. There is humour and wit on every page, lovely characterisation, a clear message, and amusing illustrations which really support the text well. Brilliant!!" * Zeena Ark, Peters *
"[A] hilarious laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution." * Preneur World Magazine *
"Flamboyant characters, rich colours and big issues are on the menu in this disarming tale of fruit and vegetables at war. Alex Latimer's expressive and immersive illustrations accompany a story with a big heart and a kitchen-load of good humour." * Children's Books Irealnd *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192780362
Author Alex Latimer
Format Paperback
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 272mm * 232mm * 4mm
A funny, food-based fable about conflict resolution.
About the Author
Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.
Reviews
*Shortlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Brilliant Book Award (BBA) 2024*
"A riot of verbal and visual puns makes for a hilarious picture-book treat." * Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian *
"This is a very funny picture book with expressive illustrations and plenty of food for thought - pun intended." * Debbie Williams, Primary Times *
"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing on similarities not differences." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"...told from such a unique perspective it is utterly, hilariously, brilliant!" * Postbag Picks, Armadillo Children's Books *
"There's no shortage of veggie laughs in a tasty new picture book from talented writer and illustrator Alex Latimer a text that reminds readers young and old about the importance of teamwork and friendship, this is the picture perfect way to inspire young diplomats of the future!" * Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post *
"An absolute delight to read. There is humour and wit on every page, lovely characterisation, a clear message, and amusing illustrations which really support the text well. Brilliant!!" * Zeena Ark, Peters *
"[A] hilarious laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution." * Preneur World Magazine *
"Flamboyant characters, rich colours and big issues are on the menu in this disarming tale of fruit and vegetables at war. Alex Latimer's expressive and immersive illustrations accompany a story with a big heart and a kitchen-load of good humour." * Children's Books Irealnd *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192780362
Author Alex Latimer
Format Paperback
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 272mm * 232mm * 4mm
