This book is a simple depiction of a mother and daughter taking a trip to their local market. The reader is privy to a range of experiences, including a diverse set of foods and goods, sold by a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic array of tradespeople. The effect of this is celebratory – as the pair make their way around the market, it becomes clear that European identity is by definition diverse. The vibrant, friendly visual narrative creates a way for young readers aged 4-7 years to consider the role of food and shopping in their own life, such as what role the market plays in the reader’s community, and how the marketplace is at the roots of social European identities.
