Food and cookery topic books
Food and cookery topic books including picture books by Gianna Pollero, Jasbinder Bilan, Winsome Bingham, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Chris Callaghan, A.F. Harrold, Morag Hood, Laura Gladwin and more.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Abigail Wheatley is a British author and editor, known for her extensive work in children’s nonfiction. She joined Usborne Publishing in 2002 after completing a doctorate on medieval castles. Since then, she has authored over 140 titles, covering a wide range of subjects including cookery, history, science, and art.
Wheatley grew up in both Australia and the UK, often finding herself engaged in creative activities such as painting, baking, and reading. She holds a BA in English and a PhD focused on medieval castles, which laid the foundation for her interest in history and education.
Her publications are characterised by their informative content and engaging presentation, aiming to make learning accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Notable works include Start to Cook, World Kitchen, and History of Science in 100 Pictures.
Food and cookery topic books including picture books by Gianna Pollero, Jasbinder Bilan, Winsome Bingham, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Chris Callaghan, A.F. Harrold, Morag Hood, Laura Gladwin and more.
Gardening topic books – our list includes nonfiction practical guides, picture books, garden-related stories and illustrated reference books with titles by authors including Melanie Brown, Lizzy Stewart, Abigail Wheatley, A.M. Howell, Gilles Clement and Émilie Vast.
Activity books for children – this list of books to keep children and teens aged 3-13 occupied includes titles by Fiona Watt, Dawn Isaac, Julia Donaldson, Thomas Pavitte and Miro Tartan.
Children’s books about minibeasts, including titles by Britta Teckentrup, David McKee, Sharon King-Chai, Eric Carle, Libby Walden, Steve Jenkins, Giles Andreae, M.G. Leonard, Lynne Reid Banks and Isabel Thomas.
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