Arabic Mezze Food Puzzle for Toddlers

Celia Jaber, a Lebanese American award-winning graphic designer, illustrator, author, and mother, created this puzzle to help little ones explore Arab culture through play. Inspired by her Mezze Nom Nom baby book, this puzzle turns familiar dishes into a tactile, vibrant learning moment for toddlers discovering food, language, and connection.

The Mezze Puzzle features durable, child-friendly pieces illustrated in Celia’s signature modern style. Each food item is labeled in Arabic and English to encourage early vocabulary building and to spark everyday conversations about the flavors we grew up with.

Celia’s work brings Arab culture into a child’s world in ways that feel joyful and natural. This puzzle is a simple way for bilingual families — and families new to Arabic — to introduce cultural touchpoints that feel warm and familiar.