Description
Fiction and real-life collide as grandfather James takes the reader and his grandchildren on an exciting journey of discovery through the Monster Vegetable garden. M.P. Robertson's stunning illustrations bring a whole host of Monster Vegetables to life in this brilliantly funny and clever guide designed to encourage children to discover vegetables. Packed full of gardening tips, recipes and more, James steers the reader safely through the dangers and delights of Monster Vegetables, learning: How to grow Globe Farty-Chokes, Carnivorous Cabbages, Grumpkins and more. How to cook scrumptious recipes such as Beat-Em-Up-Root chocolate cake. The different types of poo for growing Monster Vegetables. How to avoid a nasty nip from a Turn 'N' Nip and keep all your fingers. How to deal with a Sluggapotamus and other pesky pests. A fantastical reference picture book, How to Grow & Eat Monster Vegetables carries a message that is sure to go down a storm with parents . . . that however scary they may look, vegetables are in fact fun to grow, harmless to eat and cracking to cook with!
About the Author
M.P. Robertson studied Graphic Design at Kingston University in London and now lives in Bradford on Avon with his wife. His is an internationally acclaimed author & illustrator of picture books. Marks books have been longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and appeared in the Guardian top 100 titles. Mark's illustrations are pen and ink with watercolour and all his drawings are created in his garden shed.
Reviews
'As endorsements go, I think the best comes from one of the children in my After School Book Club: "Miss Cleveland, THAT IS DISGUSTING! Can I have a closer look please?"' Miss Cleveland Is Reading; 'This book is a very funny and uniquely styled read; however, the magic is really how the world of fantasy and real-life gardening have been merged together to put an exceptional spin on encouraging children to grow their own vegetables.' Books for Topics
Book Information
ISBN 9781907860027
Author M. P. Robertson
Format Hardback
Page Count 30
Imprint FROM YOU TO ME
Publisher FROM YOU TO ME
About the Author
M.P. Robertson studied Graphic Design at Kingston University in London and now lives in Bradford on Avon with his wife. His is an internationally acclaimed author & illustrator of picture books. Marks books have been longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and appeared in the Guardian top 100 titles. Mark's illustrations are pen and ink with watercolour and all his drawings are created in his garden shed.
Reviews
'As endorsements go, I think the best comes from one of the children in my After School Book Club: "Miss Cleveland, THAT IS DISGUSTING! Can I have a closer look please?"' Miss Cleveland Is Reading; 'This book is a very funny and uniquely styled read; however, the magic is really how the world of fantasy and real-life gardening have been merged together to put an exceptional spin on encouraging children to grow their own vegetables.' Books for Topics
Book Information
ISBN 9781907860027
Author M. P. Robertson
Format Hardback
Page Count 30
Imprint FROM YOU TO ME
Publisher FROM YOU TO ME
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