"A Journey Around the World in 24 Markets" Author: [Russia] Maria Bahareva / [Russia] Anna Desnitskaya Publisher: Morning Light Publishing House

One of the most fascinating things about traveling is wandering through local farmers markets.

The market is a mirror reflecting local culture and traditions, where people meet, talk, bargain, try new flavors, share new recipes...

This book takes us on a 12-month journey, visiting two vegetable markets in one country every month.

Here, you will find the most authentic food from all over the world, get various food tips from local children, learn the most useful "market language" in each place, and learn about different currencies in different countries...

★Starting from the Mercato Market in Ethiopia, we visited the Amphawa Floating Market in Thailand, the Ferry Building Market in the United States, the Shengfu Xiaoguan Market in China... and finally came to the Oxford Market in the United Kingdom. The most representative specialty products and delicacies of local vegetable markets in various countries are revealed!

★ From spring to autumn and winter, it took 12 months to travel to 24 vegetable markets in 12 countries, allowing the traveler to step on the most lively places and experience the different cultures and traditions of various countries

★Introduction to local specialties, sharing of food recipes, market language refinement, understanding of currencies of various countries...full of practical information, the first lesson to enlighten children about humanities and geography

★ Gorgeous and vivid drawings with rich details, truly recreating the hustle and bustle of every vegetable market

★Hardcover large format, large cross-page pictures with interesting interactive scenes and fun hidden object games, which can train children's observation and exploration abilities

[Russia] Maria Bakhareva / Author

Russian writer, currently living in Budapest. Has published two travel guide books and articles on food and travel in many magazines.

[Russia] Anna Desnitaskaya / Illustration

Russian illustrator, nominated for several international awards, such as the Lindgren Prize. Currently lives in Moscow.