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by Angela Russ-Ayon (Author), Cathy June (Illustrator)
A whimsical chef introduces a diverse group of young children to fun food experiences that stir up their interest in tasting fruits and vegetables. Join them as they pick from the garden, work in the kitchen, relax by the shore, and discover different ways to prepare and eat healthy foods. The chef wants his young friends to try something new, and they just might before he's through.
"A simply edible book that is rich in colorful fruits and vegetables. Inspires all ages to have a taste of something new!"
- Produce for Better Health Foundation, www.FruitsandVeggies.org
Convincing young children to taste new fruits and vegetables is an age-old challenge, but they might discover they like food when it's prepared a different way since the texture and flavor of food changes based on the way it is prepared. Children might discover that they like raw versus cooked carrots, apple sauce versus sliced apples, soft celery in soup versus crisp, crunchy celery sticks, grilled onions versus raw, whole fruit versus blended, and so forth. Taste buds are always changing, so wouldn't it be terrific if children could be convinced to taste the same food cooked a different way and try food multiple times?
Easy rhymes and repetitive verses are combined with deliciously colorful pastel illustrations.
32 pages Size: 8.5" H x 8.5" W Available in English and Spanish
In addition to the nutrition aspect of this book, there is a STEM component that is well worth sharing. Connecting literature, science, and hands-on discovery gives children a more concrete understanding of new concepts that relate to food.
Benefits:
- Encourages children to taste new foods
- Presents over 50 fruits and vegetables to identify
- Introduces various ways to prepare and eat fruits and vegetables
- Promotes experimentation with tools: thermometer, knife, manual juicer, spoons, ladle, baggies, peeler, whisk, spurtle, spatula, blender, colander, skewers, cookware, etc.
- Provides an opportunity to count, describe, compare, and contrast foods
- Optional companion song, spoken word, and instrumental - downloadable for a low additional cost
This book is printed on demand. Please flip through at least one of the books you receive and contact the publisher directly as soon as possible if you have any quality concerns.
Here are some helpful tips to make your experience worthwhile:
- Declutter the work area, so the children can focus on tasks.
- Begin with simple recipes. Display measure and mix photos or diagrams of simple recipes for pre-readers.
- Follow the children's interests, offering complex extensions as they master skills.
- Supply blank paper and writing/drawing implements for recording observations.
- Create a photo or video record of the activity that can be reviewed and discussed later to improve memory skills.
- Encourage the use of age-appropriate kitchen tools if they apply.
- Ask open-ended questions that make children think critically.
- Be a good role model. The children are watching and listening.
Bulk Orders: This title is available in bulk directly from the publisher for early childhood and nutrition programs, conferences, non-profit initiatives, licensing, or grants that promote healthy eating, taste tests, fruits and vegetables, gardening, farm-to-table, and anti-obesity. Contact the publisher directly for quotes, orders, and discounted pricing.
