(4) 4-6 Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure series. Illustrated by Francesca Gambatesa. Written with Brandi Dougherty. Magically transported once again by Zia Donatella's cooking, siblings Alfie and Emelia find themselves in Maui, where they sneak into a hotel suite, learn to surf, and eat local food. Like the other installments, there is little conflict, but the writing is quick and breezy and the story full of new places and tastes. Spot art and two recipes are included.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) 4-6 Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure series. Illustrated by Francesca Gambatesa. Written with Brandi Dougherty. Ever since Great-aunt Donatella moved in, Alfie and Emilia have experienced magical international travels. This time, a taste of Donatella's Brazilian cheese rolls transports them to Rio. The siblings find a friend, eat more Brazilian food, sightsee, and participate in Carnival parades; Alfie gets a heavy-handed lesson about the importance of practice. Line drawings and two removable recipe cards are included.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure series. Illustrated by Francesca Gambatesa. Written with Taylor Morris. While reminiscing with Zia Donatella in their kitchen, siblings Alfie and Emilia are swept away on an unexpected adventure, suddenly finding themselves on Naples's cobblestoned streets helping a local boy source ingredients for his ancestral pizza recipe. This slight, magical jaunt illustrates the joys of cooking and eating together as a family. Italian words accent the story; two recipes are appended.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson