The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it's time for things to change.
They meet in secret and hatch a plan to end the fighting once and for all. And so they set off on an epic journey to the very top of the fridge to ask the legendary Wise Old Cheese for help-that is, if he even exists. Join these tiny peace envoys on their courageous mission as they eventually find the solution in an unexpected place . . .
A laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution:
'Hilarious, Grape and Mushroom truly achieve peas on Earth.' - David Litchfield
Industry Reviews
*** Winner of the Lancashire Brilliant Book Award 2024 ***
*** Winner of the Hampshire Picture Book Award 2024 ***
*Shortlisted for the Lancashire School Library Service Brilliant Book Award (BBA) 2024*
`"A riot of verbal and visual puns makes for a hilarious picture-book treat."'
Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian
`"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing on similarities not differences."'
Debbie Williams, Primary Times
`"With a plenitude of wordplay, speech bubbles, splendidly expressive garden produce and instantly recognisable kitchen equipment, this is a delicious story demonstrating the all-conquering power of friendship and the importance of focussing on similarities not differences."'
Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub
`"...told from such a unique perspective it is utterly, hilariously, brilliant!"'
Postbag Picks, Armadillo Children's Books
`"There's no shortage of veggie laughs in a tasty new picture book from talented writer and illustrator Alex Latimer a text that reminds readers young and old about the importance of teamwork and friendship, this is the picture perfect way to inspire young diplomats of the future!"'
Pam Norfolk, The Lancashire Post
`"An absolute delight to read. There is humour and wit on every page, lovely characterisation, a clear message, and amusing illustrations which really support the text well. Brilliant!!"'
Zeena Ark, Peters
`"[A] hilarious laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution."'
Preneur World Magazine
`"Flamboyant characters, rich colours and big issues are on the menu in this disarming tale of fruit and vegetables at war. Alex Latimer's expressive and immersive illustrations accompany a story with a big heart and a kitchen-load of good humour."'
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