Publication
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge Pub., ©1994.
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Call number
child science
Physical description
26 cm
Status
Available
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Description
"Welcome to a delectable alphabet adventure. While on your way to "Z is for Zatar," relish the savory Mustard, the aromatic Spearmint, and the spicy Wasabi. You'll also want to try the Kola, the Vanilla, and especially the Xocoatl! Mouth-watering illustrations and informative, child-appealing text makes this a delicious treat for hungry readers."
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LibraryThing member lindsaygits1
Jerry Pallotta was a favorite for me as a child. I loved the Icky Bug Book, and this take on spices for an alphabet book is fantasitc. His books are very informative, and he is constantly trying to teach children about everyday things.
LibraryThing member JDHofmeyer
This is one of my favorites in the series of fun and informative alphabet books by Jerry Pallotta. The first two pages, "A is for anise" and "B is for basil", define spices and herbs. Then it's on to cinnamon from Sri Lanka, ginger ("If you bite into raw ginger, it seems to bite back."), java,
The lovely illustrations by Leslie Evans are colorful and detailed. If you wonder why there's a crab on the mustard page, or a soccer ball with the nutmeg, the artist's notes in the back of the book explain it all.
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pepper ("It wouldn't be fair to mention pepper without mentioning salt."), wasabi, and more. In fact, Pallotta claims "there are zillions of different flavors in the world." He works "zillions" into the Z page in each of his books.The lovely illustrations by Leslie Evans are colorful and detailed. If you wonder why there's a crab on the mustard page, or a soccer ball with the nutmeg, the artist's notes in the back of the book explain it all.
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LibraryThing member Jennifer LeGault
The delicious alphabet book is shown through beautiful water color illustrations that are mouth watering.
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ISBN
9780881068979