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Dig into the Dinner Detectives, a delicious new series of stories for kids.

Finally, a series of kids’ bedtime storybooks makes learning delicious. The Dinner Detectives are a series of children’s bedtime storybooks that are being devoured by hungry young readers. Exploring the history and folklore behind some of our favourite foods, this acclaimed series takes kids on a literary journey through culture and cuisine.

Let these children’s bedtime storybooks transport you to foreign lands – all from the comfort of your bed. Join Clementine and her brother Aksel as they discover delicious new recipes and learn about the history and culture behind them.

Travel to ancient China, where you stand eye-to-eye with the Nian, a fearsome beast. Learn about why we gobble up dumplings on Chinese New Year and be inspired to create your own.

Swing by Italy and explore Bologna, the city of Towers. Voyage with Marco Polo as he crosses the Middle and far East, which forever changed the culinary face of Italy.

And the fun doesn’t have to stop when the book ends – every Dinner Detectives book comes with a featured recipe, bringing your children’s bedtime storybooks to life in the most delicious way possible.

Dinner Detectives is a collaboration between two dads with a passion for storytelling. Author Yves Stening and illustrator Nigel Buchanan met at the school that their children attend. They were inspired to create children’s bedtime storybooks that celebrate the diversity of Sydney, their multicultural city.

Dinner Detectives helps kids learn about the intersection of food, history and culture in a fun and easy way. With illustrations and easy-to-read language, these children’s bedtime storybooks are perfect for kids with a curious mind and palette.

A Fearsome Beast and a Dumpling Feast and A Tangled Tale of Tagliatelle have already been served up nation-wide, with The Legend Lurking in your Lunchbox due to fill bellies in 2018.

Discover how these kids’ bedtime storybooks make learning more fun with Dinner Detectives.