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For teachers and schools
Each Root Kingdom book follows a real food on its true journey through history: where it first grew, how people carried it across the world, and how it reached our plates. Every book ends with a page of true facts.
The series
Series 1: Origins
“Where do I come from?”
Series 2: Friendship
“Who do I let in, and how?”
Series 3: Problem Solving
“What can I do on my own, when it’s hard?”
Series 4: Event Specials
“Why do we still do this, every year?”
Series 5: Inter-Realm
“What can we build together that none of us could alone?”
Series 6: Coming soon
Topics the books link to
Science
Plants, growing and where our food comes from (KS1; kindergarten to 3rd grade).
Geography
Maps, countries and journeys around the world.
History
How everyday things changed over time.
Reading for pleasure
Picture books made to be read aloud, for ages 5–8.
Personal development
Each character has a virtue, such as curiosity or kindness.
The Discovery series
Activity books that go with the stories, see them all.
Colouring
Fine motor skills, food origins and first map skills.
Learning
Early reading, letter shapes and counting.
Puzzles & Activities
Problem solving, spelling and patience.
Cooking
Measuring, healthy eating and kitchen safety.
Coming soon
Series 1: Origins
The real journey behind each character’s food. Tap a name to meet the character and see their books.
| Character | Realm | Variety | Journey | Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora the Carrot | United Kingdom | Carrot | Middle East → Europe → UK | Curiosity |
| Penny Pumpkin | United States | Pumpkin | Indigenous farming → colonial farms | Joy |
| Paco Potato | United Kingdom | Potato | Andes → Spain → Ireland → UK | Bravery |
| Cody Cornbread | United States | Corn | Indigenous cultivation → global crop | Community |
| Tomo Tomato | United Kingdom | Tomato | Andes → Mexico → Europe → UK | Confidence |
| Ruby Radish | United States | Radish | China → Egypt → Rome (across Europe) → Jamestown, America (1610) | Confidence |