Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street

colourful · welcoming · delicious · multicultural

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What is Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street about?

At 10 Pomegranate Street, neighbours are busy preparing lunch. Mr Singh makes coconut dahl with his daughter, Maria prepares guacamole, and everyone cooks a dish inspired by food from around the world. As the delicious smells fill the building, the residents get ready to share their meal together. Alongside the story are simple recipes and instructions for young cooks, making this a colourful celebration of food, friendship, different cultures and the joy of eating together.

About the author

Felicita Sala is an award-winning illustrator and author who creates colourful, imaginative books for children. She taught herself to draw and finds ideas in nature, folk art, buildings and the surprising way children see the world. Felicita lives and works in Rome, Italy. Her well-known books include Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street and What’s Cooking at 10 Garden Street? She has also illustrated Green on Green and many other much-loved picture books.