HarperCollins signs Romina Bertinazzo’s healthy weaning cookbook

HarperCollins has acquired Yummy Little Belly by Romina Bertinazzo, a weaning cookbook scheduled for publication on 12th September 2024.

HarperNonFiction publishing director Lydia Good acquired world all-language rights from Sarah Hornsley at PFD.

The synopsis reads: “Weaning can feel like a big hurdle; parents want to do their best to feed their little ones a variety of nutritious food, without spending hours in the kitchen or endlessly sweeping meals up off the kitchen floor, which is why the Yummy Little Belly cookbook is packed full of easy, colourful, tasty and healthy meal ideas for babies and toddlers from six months plus.

“Romina’s mission is to bring harmony to mealtimes for the whole family with simple, tasty, well-balanced recipes. Yummy Little Belly includes a brilliant selection of recipes, from Romina’s signature fruit and veg-packed pancakes, to easy homemade veggie nuggets, nutrient-rich pastas and risottos, and delicious healthy bakes."

Bertinazzo, who posts recipes to her 1.1 million followers on her Instagram page @yummy_little_belly, said: “I’m thrilled to share Yummy Little Belly with parents everywhere. This book is all about making healthy, delicious meals that are easy to prepare and loved by kids. As a parent, I understand the challenges of juggling busy schedules while trying to provide nutritious food for our children. My hope is that this book will simplify mealtime and bring joy to families, helping them to foster healthy eating habits from an early age."

Good added: “Romina’s recipes have been a life-saver for millions of parents, and we’re thrilled to have them parcelled up in this lovely book for even more families to enjoy. These recipes are truly simple, delicious and healthy – encouraging cooking from scratch with whole ingredients, getting your little ones involved in the process, and making mealtimes easier for everyone!”