Promotional Information

"Alexandra trusts children to be as capable as they are, to experiment, choose flavours they like, use the big knife, and have fun in the kitchen. Giselle brings joy and jokes and energy that speaks directly to our 10-year-old hearts and stomachs." Julia Marshall, Publisher

About the Author

Alexandra Tylee is the owner and chef at Pipi restaurant in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, author of two cookbooks, and the mother of four sons. If I Was a Banana was her first book for children.

Giselle Clarkson is an illustrator and comic artist based in Wellington, New Zealand. Her first book was Secret World of Butterflies with Courtney Sina Meredith, released in 2018.

Reviews

What I loved about this book was the discarding of hard and fast rules. Cooking is likened to a wonderful journey of discovery; finding what works for you. What an amazing lesson for children to learn! * Kids Book Review *