Wow, this is a big book, A3 sized, an issue fitting on the recipe book shelf but not insurmountable. This is an interesting format for a cookery book and we (as a family) loved it. It involved a journey around the world stopping off at various countries to investigate their traditional recipes and love of food. It was a joy to read about the back story of the ingredients in each place and how they came to used as we now utilise them. Each place gave us a recipe or two to try encompassing some familiar and some new recipes. The book is very well illustrated and this keeps younger family members more interested and involved. The recipes are quite easy and basic to do so would suit all abilities and some are perfect for little ones starting on their food preparation journeys. This book is one I have enjoyed receiving as a gift but not normally one as a seasoned cook I would have purchased.