Off to the Market

Sunday is market day. We are looking for pumpkin; apples; eggs; and bread. What else will we find? Where did it come from? And what will we make with it?

Learn all about produce in this delightful child's tour of a food market; full of fun facts; delicious new discoveries; and charming characters.

A loving ode to the people who bring food to our table and connection to our community; from acclaimed artist Alice Oehr.



'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

'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

'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