Food Play    by Saxton Freymann & Joost Elffers Order:  USA  Can Chronicle, 2006 (2006) Hardcover      Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch The creators of Play with Your Food have outdone themselves in this wonderful new book of food - mostly fruits and vegetables - carved into human or animal shapes. The authors' collective imaginations are apparently endless and their creativity at an all time high. Leaf through the book, and you will find penguins carved from eggplants; a poodle and his bone constructed entirely out of cauliflower; and a monkey made out of kiwi. One amazing photo shows a family of scallions waiting for the train, which is carved out of a cucumber and riding on celery tracks. And who knew bananas were so versatile? They can be shaped into a dolphin, a giraffe, a sleeping dog, an octopus, an airplane, even bowling pins. Mushrooms, too, can be made into houses, chairs, fireplaces, and television sets. The piece de resistance, at least for me, was the Parthenon constructed out of watermelon and celery. Bright colored backgrounds accompany the photography in this several hundred-page volume. The unbelievably realistic expressions on these creations are sure to delight children and adults alike. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews