A funny, food-based fable about conflict resolution.
Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.
*** Winner of the Lancashire Brilliant Book Award 2024 ***
*** Winner of the Hampshire Picture Book Award 2024 ***
*Shortlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Brilliant
Book Award (BBA) 2024*
"A riot of verbal and visual puns makes for a hilarious
picture-book treat."
*Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian*
"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly
expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen
equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the
all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing
on similarities not differences."
*Debbie Williams, Primary Times*
"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly
expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen
equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the
all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing
on similarities not differences."
*Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub*
"...told from such a unique perspective it is utterly, hilariously,
brilliant!"
*Postbag Picks, Armadillo Children's Books*
"There's no shortage of veggie laughs in a tasty new picture book
from talented writer and illustrator Alex Latimer a text that
reminds readers young and old about the importance of teamwork and
friendship, this is the picture perfect way to inspire young
diplomats of the future!"
*Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post*
"An absolute delight to read. There is humour and wit on every
page, lovely characterisation, a clear message, and amusing
illustrations which really support the text well. Brilliant!!"
*Zeena Ark, Peters*
"[A] hilarious laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict
resolution."
*Preneur World Magazine*
"Flamboyant characters, rich colours and big issues are on the menu
in this disarming tale of fruit and vegetables at war. Alex
Latimer's expressive and immersive illustrations accompany a story
with a big heart and a kitchen-load of good humour."
*Children's Books Irealnd*
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