A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe

Walrond takes readers on a colorful tour of the world, exploring flavor through favored foods and beloved festivals from 22 countries. Each section begins with a stylized map depicting the countries covered, then introduces a key ingredient—spices (Africa), rice (Asia and the Middle East), grains (Europe), and chocolate (North and South America). The minimal Australasia and Oceania section, though, features only Australian bush tucker. Country-specific explorations are paired with short introductions to local festivals and their signature tastes, including Día de los Muertos in Mexico and Argungu in Nigeria. Walrond’s stylish illustrations use bold blocks of color to conjure the vivid flavors of disparate cultures, pairing nicely with the text to offer an enticing introduction to world cuisines. A guide on how to eat using hands, chopsticks, or a knife and fork; a map of the world with local foods; and a glossary conclude. Ages 6–up. [em](Aug.) [/em]