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A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect of differing experiences, cultures and tradition.   With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.    \"When my two were little, this would have been a favourite book, something that showed them the world, introduced different foods and cultures, had some amazing facts and that I - rather selfishly - would have enjoyed and learnt from too\" - Diana Henry, Waitrose Weekend\"Engaging information, combined with colourful illustrations, makes this a winning choice for any budding young chef\" - GQ Magazine","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57685905113461,"sku":"9781805134152","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":43173229428914,"sku":"9781839945045","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805134152.jpg?v=1792599139"},{"product_id":"9781913074654","title":"Being Me","description":"Read about the Land of Blue, where it’s OK to feel sad, find ideas for what to do with worries or how to slow down when your head is full of hurry. 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