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Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel)

Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel)

Victoria Grace Elliott
$19.99 $17.99
Publication Date: November 30th, 2021
Publisher:
Random House Graphic
ISBN:
9780593124376
Pages:
240
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Staff Reviews

Gold Winner ABC Award Middle Grade (8-12)  Non-fiction Category

Victoria, Grace and Elliott are the fun characters in Yummy.  

This graphic novel has energetic and fun illustrations that appeal to the young reader. 

The characters tell us the history of various foods and there are even recipes for the kids to try.

Educational, entertaining, and intriguing to the young reader. 

This book can make anyone interested in jumping in the kitchen to try a recipe.

The reader can also impress their friends with the fun fats they learn about the food within.

Recommended by Inscriptions Books and ABC Award Judges!

— ABC Award Judges

— inscriptionsbooks

Description

Cake is delicious, and comics are awesome: this exciting nonfiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.

Have you ever wondered who first thought to freeze cream? Or when people began making sweet pastry shells to encase fruity fillings? Peri is excited to show you the delicious history of sweets while taking you around the world and back!
 
The team-up that made ice cream cones!
 
The mistake that made brownies!
 
Learn about and taste the true stories behind everyone’s favorite treats, paired with fun and easy recipes to try at home. After all, sweets—and their stories—are always better when they’re shared!

About the Author

Victoria Grace Elliott is the creator of the webcomic Balderdash! or, a tale of two witches. Yummy: A History of Desserts is her graphic novel debut. She's a queer Southern illustrator and comic artist living in Austin, Texas.

Praise for Yummy: A History of Desserts (A Graphic Novel)

"For tweens who love a good origin story, consider this enticingly illustrated history of desserts." —New York Magazine

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