For Schools & Libraries
Bring food, culture, and imagination into your classroom or library.
Around the World with Choux-Choux & Mochi is more than a story… it’s an educational journey that blends reading, geography, food, and language learning. Designed for ages 4–8, it sparks curiosity and confidence through story-led activities and simple recipes. All this wrapped in a warm, magical adventure.
Why teachers & schools love Choux-Choux
- Cross-curricular learning: literacy, geography, PSHE, world culture, DT/food.
- Inclusive representation: created by an author of colour and featuring a diverse family and global characters.
- Cultural awareness: encourages empathy, curiosity, and respect for other countries & traditions.
- Cooking confidence: child-friendly recipes promote teamwork and following simple steps.
- Story-led learning: opens discussion, creative writing, and problem-solving opportunities.
Ways to get involved
📚 Add to your library/reading list
A beautifully illustrated story that supports reading for pleasure and cultural learning, with printable recipes and fun facts for follow-up activities.
🎤 Author visits & workshops
In-person or virtual sessions with Preyesh, an author of colour: live reading, cultural quiz, child-friendly tasting/cooking, and Q&A.
🧑🏫 Free Teacher Pack
Lesson ideas, printable recipes & colouring sheets, vocabulary and culture pages.
What teachers are saying
“Our pupils absolutely loved Choux-Choux’s adventures by making Italy come alive through food and storytelling!”
— Miss Patel, Year 3 Teacher
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Curriculum links (UK)
- English: comprehension, speaking & listening, story structure
- Geography: countries, culture, language, food origins
- PSHE: teamwork, confidence, healthy choices, celebrating difference
- DT/Food: basic cooking skills, hygiene, measuring, following steps