Soup’s On Around the World
Like its companion ‘Teatime Around the World’, ‘Soup’s On’ is a tasty treat, exploring the different ways people enjoy this savoury staple around the world.
Simple rhyming text leads the reader from page to page whilst additional details are given about soups which are enjoyed in different countries and the traditions associated with them. Where appropriate, the name of the soup is given in the language of the country it is connected to along with details of its ingredients, how and when it is eaten. There is plenty here to spark interest and, hopefully, encourage some taste testing as well as inspiring children to appreciate the similarities and celebrate the differences surrounding something as simple as a bowl of soup.
Colourful illustrations add plenty of interest and both the author and the illustrator share their favourite soup recipes at the end of the book with a note explaining the reasons they are so fond of it. This might inspire families to start their own book of soup recipe book where they might collect favourite soups of friends and relations, perhaps encouraging them to experiment with ingredients and creating dishes to their own taste!
Perfect for sharing!
Soup’s On Around the World
Denyse Waissbluth, illustrated by Chelsea O’Byrne
Greystone Kids ISBN: 978-1778401671
You can read my review of ‘Teatime Around the World’ here.
