Off to the Market

‘Alice Oehr’s beautifully illustrated picture book, Off to the Market, explores a trip to a food market, teaching children about the produce, what can be made with it, as well as the journey to our tables … introduces fun facts and new discoveries.’

* City Kids *

‘Off to the Market creates an approachable environment for children to learn just what to do at a market. This is also an excellent resource for learning about different types of fruits and vegetables without an overly moral approach to eating ‘good’ or ‘healthy’ food. Instead, the book favours information about flavours, colours, textures and growing conditions: ‘sage has a strong flavour that goes well with rich ingredients like pumpkin and butter’. With Oehr’s bright illustrations of wholefoods and her depiction of a multicultural community, Off to the Market is one of my favourite children’s picture books of the year.’

-- Clare Millar * Readings *

‘Off to the Market presents wholesome, natural produce in a positive light and will stimulate children’s play as well as encourage them to eat experimentally and well.’

-- Joy Lawn * Books+Publishing *

‘This beautiful nonfiction book is a feast of colour, introducing readers to the market experience and homegrown produce in a fun and interesting way.’

* Deescribe writing *

‘With luscious illustrations, Oehr helps children explore farmers’ markets and the allure of fresh produce and the community of the market. Oehr includes an approachable array of information about fruits and vegetables, such as flavour pairings, textures and growing conditions.’

* The Big Issue *

‘Illustrations are super vibrant with pop-out colours that radiate on the surfaces of the vegetables, fruit, and other food products that we’re purchasing … I loved the story, the characters we meet in the market, and the vibrant illustrations … I would add this to Let Me Fix You a Plate by Elizabeth Lilly, On the Farm, At the Market by G. Brian Karas and Out Little Kitchen by Jillian Tamaki..’

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