Imagine what would happen if fresh veggies could go on a cosmic adventure! Well, blast off with Pete the pea and find out what he discovers outside his pod. Pete joins other curiously shaped vegetables such as an eggplant, artichoke, cauliflower, ear of corn, and mushroom as they each take a starring role in this creative tale of space exploration, daring, and friendship.Who knew healthy food could be so much fun? Let your imagination run to space and back as ordinary vegetables take on a whole new meaning! AUTHOR: Amalia Hoffman is an award winning author/illustrator. She has also designed props for Israel’s children theater and contributed to Highlights magazine. Amalia lives in Westchester, New York, where she loves to work in her vegetable garden and dream about space. SELLING POINTS: . A series of garden-variety vegetables takes Pete the pea on a cosmic adventure . See what happens when Pete blasts off on a carrot spaceship . Bright colours on black background create a strong visual contrast that resonates with young children