Eggs, Please! - (A to Z Foods of the World) by Cheryl Yau Chepusova (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

This alphabetical collection introduces the youngest readers to egg dishes from 20 countries around the globe, complete with vibrant illustrations, tasty descriptions, country of origin, and name in each native language.

This drool-worthy alphabet book is the latest addition to the A to Z Foods of the World series after Noodles, Please! Eggs are a delicious, nutritious, readily available, reasonably priced-and much loved-ingredient used in dishes across the globe, from Avgolemono in Greece to Zabaglione in Italy.

In this die-cut board book shaped to mimic plates, readers will discover 26 different varieties as they eat their way through the alphabet. Who knew eggs could be served so many ways: baked, boiled, fried, but also skewered, whipped, over rice, and in soups. Eggs, Please! also provides a culinary tour of the world, highlighting dishes from 20 different countries, covering North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, India, Australia, and the Middle East. With each new letter, a new food is introduced identifying its country of origin and name written in both English and the country's native language.

Whether learning about Nadan Mutta for the first time, or a lifelong fan of frittata, readers young and old are sure to gobble this one right up.

About the Author

Cheryl Yau Chepusova is a designer, writer, and author of Noodles, Please! and the Big Cities Little Foodies travel series. As a Hong Kong native and city dweller, she has traveled around Asia and also lived and worked in Toronto, New York, and most recently San Francisco. Her writing has appeared in Design Observer, Metropolis, Print, and others. She spends her days designing apps and software for companies like Slack, Pinterest, The New York Times, and Squarespace. She enjoys picnics with her three children, teaching them multiple languages, and learning about the world together through picture books.