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May 10, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (6 stars)/ 5 — broke my scale ! SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!!
I am in my gardening, hobby and creation season & THIS book is so amazing because food is fuel !
" Food = Fuel "
- Our Big Table doesn’t just say that, it shows it.
-It goes over food categories, where foods come from, how to grow them, and includes recipes, food science facts, tips on reducing waste & even how to take from already existing food and how to grow more.
I loved that it covered things like:
- Allergens
- Composting
- Making the most of what we have
*In fact, in my current reading vlog I had just mentioned how we throw away the insides of bell peppers in my home. After reading this, I’ll be saving them; especially since gardening is my new summer hobby. I’m actually growing summer squash with my friend who’s already a grower, so this hit close to home.*
What I learned (and loved):
- Pumpkins are squash — this makes total sense when you think of the texture and shape
I love squash: butternut, zucchini, spaghetti (which wasn’t mentioned but should’ve been!).
-It takes a decade to become a master sushi chef.
- Where the saying “Making a toast” originates from.
- There's a French toast recipe included.
- 300 different pasta shapes exist.
- The process of how chocolate becomes a bar + what makes dark, milk, and white chocolate different.
- How to make hazelnut spread (my daughter loves Nutella).
- Tofu 101 — and I love tofu, so I was all in.
- A recipe for snow ice cream? Adorable and just in time for the summer
- The Greek history behind cake and lowkey I realized how often " Greek" things get brought up in the origin of American things — will be researching more on this !
- Practical tips on reducing waste: buy what you’ll eat, rotate your food, check dates.
- Vegetalian is a thing —between vegetarian and vegan. They eat no animal products at all, but it’s distinct. I hadn’t heard that term before.
**A nice addition at the end : Downloadable activities—which I absolutely love.**
This is a 6-star read for me. Not only will I have my daughter read it when the time is right, but I’m also recommending it to my friend who’s a grower.
Our Big Table is educational, engaging, and a great time. A WIN ON EVERY PAGE. ✨
I am in my gardening, hobby and creation season & THIS book is so amazing because food is fuel !
" Food = Fuel "
- Our Big Table doesn’t just say that, it shows it.
-It goes over food categories, where foods come from, how to grow them, and includes recipes, food science facts, tips on reducing waste & even how to take from already existing food and how to grow more.
I loved that it covered things like:
- Allergens
- Composting
- Making the most of what we have
*In fact, in my current reading vlog I had just mentioned how we throw away the insides of bell peppers in my home. After reading this, I’ll be saving them; especially since gardening is my new summer hobby. I’m actually growing summer squash with my friend who’s already a grower, so this hit close to home.*
What I learned (and loved):
- Pumpkins are squash — this makes total sense when you think of the texture and shape
I love squash: butternut, zucchini, spaghetti (which wasn’t mentioned but should’ve been!).
-It takes a decade to become a master sushi chef.
- Where the saying “Making a toast” originates from.
- There's a French toast recipe included.
- 300 different pasta shapes exist.
- The process of how chocolate becomes a bar + what makes dark, milk, and white chocolate different.
- How to make hazelnut spread (my daughter loves Nutella).
- Tofu 101 — and I love tofu, so I was all in.
- A recipe for snow ice cream? Adorable and just in time for the summer
- The Greek history behind cake and lowkey I realized how often " Greek" things get brought up in the origin of American things — will be researching more on this !
- Practical tips on reducing waste: buy what you’ll eat, rotate your food, check dates.
- Vegetalian is a thing —between vegetarian and vegan. They eat no animal products at all, but it’s distinct. I hadn’t heard that term before.
**A nice addition at the end : Downloadable activities—which I absolutely love.**
This is a 6-star read for me. Not only will I have my daughter read it when the time is right, but I’m also recommending it to my friend who’s a grower.
Our Big Table is educational, engaging, and a great time. A WIN ON EVERY PAGE. ✨
March 19, 2025
This book takes readers on a tour of food, from gardens to grocery stores all around the world. Filled with information, fun facts, and colorful illustrations of produce, Our Big Table teaches readers about where their food comes from. Readers learn about how different types of produce grow, what kind of variants there are (ex. page 64 teaches readers all about the different kinds of squash that exist), and what recipes they appear in. Throughout the book, historical facts and fun tid-bits are sprinkled throughout, such as the section on page 83 which discusses the great debate over where pasta originated from: Italy or China?
I liked how accessible the book is for readers, with engaging illustrations and short but informative sections on all of the different foods that are covered in the text. I also enjoyed that the author includes easy recipes throughout the book, and also encourages sustainability for readers. The author thoughtfully discussed alternatives to animal products (such as plant-based milks) and about food allergies as well. The book contains a table of contents and an index, which will make it easier for readers to find a specific section if they are doing any sort of research or school project, but the book as a whole is also very readable. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
I liked how accessible the book is for readers, with engaging illustrations and short but informative sections on all of the different foods that are covered in the text. I also enjoyed that the author includes easy recipes throughout the book, and also encourages sustainability for readers. The author thoughtfully discussed alternatives to animal products (such as plant-based milks) and about food allergies as well. The book contains a table of contents and an index, which will make it easier for readers to find a specific section if they are doing any sort of research or school project, but the book as a whole is also very readable. Link to complete review: https://ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2...
May 11, 2025
We are a household that LOVES browsable nonfiction, especially me and my 3-year-old son. Our Big Table is such a delightful exploration of food and one that is a perfect addition our shelf.
This book is a great introduction to the browsable children's nonfiction genre! I seriously wish I had this book as a kid. The illustrations are fun, colorful, and simple while the content is filled with tons of intriguing facts. The book does a great job of introducing children to a variety of foods too. My son loved recognizing foods he already knows, but loved discovering new ones the best. I learned a lot myself! Did you know that there was a blue banana??
One of the aspects I appreciated most was how the book encourages kids to think about where their food comes from. Considering that we started our garden last month, my son has a better idea of what the plants will look like before we harvest the food. The inclusion of recipes is a fun bonus, too.
We really loved this book and appreciate the ARC from the publisher. My son couldn’t get enough and wished there was more pages.
This book is a great introduction to the browsable children's nonfiction genre! I seriously wish I had this book as a kid. The illustrations are fun, colorful, and simple while the content is filled with tons of intriguing facts. The book does a great job of introducing children to a variety of foods too. My son loved recognizing foods he already knows, but loved discovering new ones the best. I learned a lot myself! Did you know that there was a blue banana??
One of the aspects I appreciated most was how the book encourages kids to think about where their food comes from. Considering that we started our garden last month, my son has a better idea of what the plants will look like before we harvest the food. The inclusion of recipes is a fun bonus, too.
We really loved this book and appreciate the ARC from the publisher. My son couldn’t get enough and wished there was more pages.
May 13, 2025
I really enjoyed *Our Big Table*—it’s a fun and colorful book that helps kids learn where their food comes from, taking them on a journey from gardens to grocery stores around the world. I loved how it’s packed with interesting facts, simple recipes, and bright illustrations that make fruits and vegetables exciting to explore. I found it to be both educational and entertaining, and I can see how it would be great for school projects or just flipping through for fun.
I’d definitely recommend it to young readers who are curious about food.
Big thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the chance to read this delightful advance copy!
I’d definitely recommend it to young readers who are curious about food.
Big thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the chance to read this delightful advance copy!
May 19, 2025
Fun, full of information, and wonderfully engaging.
This book walks the reader through different types of food, what they are, where they come from, and lots of interesting facts about food. While doing so, it does a wonderful job of making food more real, which in turn makes meal and snack time an adventure. There is sure to be at least one (if not multiple) type of food that is new to the reader.
Readers are sure to leave this book wanting to interact with food more - whether it is making something new and exciting in the kitchen, or starting a home garden.
This book is so full of information that young readers will want to read it over and over again.
This book walks the reader through different types of food, what they are, where they come from, and lots of interesting facts about food. While doing so, it does a wonderful job of making food more real, which in turn makes meal and snack time an adventure. There is sure to be at least one (if not multiple) type of food that is new to the reader.
Readers are sure to leave this book wanting to interact with food more - whether it is making something new and exciting in the kitchen, or starting a home garden.
This book is so full of information that young readers will want to read it over and over again.
April 21, 2025
Our Big Table offers lots of information about various types of popular foods. From whole foods to processed goodies, we learn about where foods come from. The author shares information from growing regions to the way things taste to different people. This book has simple but eye-catching illustrations. I think children from 1st-5th grade would enjoy this book. It is one that I would purchase for my classroom.
Thank you to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.
June 16, 2025
Lots of information about all sorts of food in this book. The illustrations are bright and colorful really showing the foods to their best advantage. The narrative tells us a great deal about the various types of food highlighted including how to grow, how to use the foods in recipes. Yes, there are recipes included. A table of contents and index are also included. This is a fun read for many ages though geared for younger children.
May 15, 2025
This vibrant book takes readers on a global food adventure from gardens to grocery stores, the book is packed with fun facts, history, and colorful food illustrations! It’s super engaging, with bite-sized info, easy recipes, and cool history.. A perfect mix of learning, cooking, and sustainability, great for curious minds and future foodies!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC
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