Off to the Market

‘Off to the Market creates an approachable environment for children to learn just what to do at a market. This is also an excellent resource for learning about different types of fruits and vegetables without an overly moral approach to eating ‘good’ or ‘healthy’ food. Instead, the book favours information about flavours, colours, textures and growing conditions: ‘sage has a strong flavour that goes well with rich ingredients like pumpkin and butter’. With Oehr’s bright illustrations of wholefoods and her depiction of a multicultural community, Off to the Market is one of my favourite children’s picture books of the year.’
—Clare Millar, Readings

‘This beautiful non fiction-book is a feast of colour, introducing readers to the market experience and homegrown produce in a fun and interesting way.’ — Deescribe Writing

'Off to the Market presents wholesome, natural produce in a positive light and will stimulate children’s play as well as encourage them to eat experimentally and well.’
—Joy Lawn, Books + Publishing

‘Alice Oehr’s beautifully illustrated picture book, Off to the Market, explores a trip to a food market, teaching children about the produce, what can be made with it, as well as the journey to our tables … introduces fun facts and new discoveries.’
—City Kids

‘Exceptionally designed. From the contemporary colour scheme and the vivid neon orange, to the delightful raw-cut cover ith curved edges that just beg to be held, to the relaxed font that let the illustrations do the talking. … Fun, vibrant, and entirely captivating.’
—ABDA judges