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Monday, 18 November 2024

Review: Cheese!

In an exploration of cheeses from around the world, stunning end pages introduce us, in a novel way through spectacular images by Beatrice Cerocchi, to the mouth-watering cheeses from countries known for these delicacies.

Felice Arena’s use of rhyming verse in delightful rhythm, makes you want to settle down with fresh pasta smothered in grated cheese, crackers with the cheese of your choice, or

melted between your favorite bread in a toastie.

When thinking of biting into the smelly ones, you will lick your lips and long for some.

Any cheese lover, no matter what age, will enjoy this book.

Imagine the fun young and old will have trying to pronounce the names of this delicious fare. They are a challenge to the tongue, but sound wonderful when the word is mastered. Kids especially will love some of the tongue-twisting words, as they learn the countries to which each cheese belongs.

Although aimed at the three to seven age group, adults will be equally entertained.

The benefits for children of eating cheese have not been forgotten. For difficult eaters, this book can become the basis of an introduction to something they refuse to try!

Interesting, fun, educational and beautifully designed and presented, this book comes with the promise of fun and games through food and language.

Title: Cheese!
Author: Felice Arena
Illustrator: Beatrice Cerocchi
Publisher: Affirm Press, $22.99
Publication Date: 24 September 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781922992833
For ages: 3 +
Type: Non Fiction Picture Book