Eat Lots of Colors!

Authors: Helen Marstiller & Valerie Bouthyette
Peppers, beans, corn, and peas! Nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with colorful watercolors and straightforward text. Learn how they grow, how they get to stores, and how many kinds there are-and learn some weird trivia, too!
Diagrams, cross sections, and illustrations get kids up close and personal with glossy red peppers, plump orange pumpkins, delectable little peas, and dozens of other vegetables in this essential primer on the subject.

Eating the Rainbow

Author: Star Bright Books

Children will have fun learning the names and colors of the colorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables shown on each page of this board book. Bright photos featuring a diverse array of children enjoying healthy, delectable foods will inspire other youngsters to try new foods.

Resource used in NEEDs for Tots; Wegmans School of Health & Nutrition.

Everybody Cooks Rice

Authors: Norah Dooley & Peter J. Thornton
Ages: 4-7
On her way to find her little brother for dinner, Carrie was invited into each house for a taste of what they are cooking. She finds out that everybody cooks rice and everybody eats rice.

Resource used in Little Books, Little Cooks; University Nevada Cooperative Extension.

Gazpacho for Nacho

Authors: Tracey Kyle & Carolina Farias
Nacho likes to eat only one thing-gazpacho! Gazpacho for breakfast, gazpacho for lunch, gazpacho for dinner, for snacks, and for brunch. Nacho won't even try other dishes-until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market. This lively rhyming story, sprinkled with Spanish, will delight little chefs. A recipe for Gazpacho and a Spanish glossary are included.

Growing Colors

Author: Bruce McMillan
Join award-winning photographer Bruce McMillan as he takes his camera in search of some of nature's gorgeous colors found in gardens and orchards-and expect the unexpected! With vibrancy, clarity, and brilliance, these photos will help young readers learn about their fruits and veggies, and also help them explore all the colors of the rainbow through everyday foods.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

Author: Marjorie Priceman
An apple pie is easy to make...if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This deliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients. First hop a steamboat to Italy for the finest semolina wheat. Then hitch a ride to England and hijack a cow for the freshest possible milk. And, oh yes! Don't forget to go apple picking in Vermont! A simple recipe for apple pie is included.

I will Never Not EVER Eat a Tomato

Author/Illustrator: Lauren Child
Ages: 4-8
Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won't eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they're orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won't eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they're cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won't eat, including - and especially - tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.

Resource used in Little Books, Little Cooks; University Nevada Cooperative Extension.

Jack's Garden

Author: Henry Cole
"Building on a rhyme that will be familiar to many children, author-illustrator Cole creates an enticing guide to creating a garden. 'This is the garden that Jack planted...' The final illustration presents a satisfied-looking boy surrounded by a lush, bird-filled flower garden....A concluding page of gardening suggestions serves as a springboard to books with more specific guidelines."--Horn Book.

Mealtime

Author: Elizabeth Verdick Illustrator:Marieka Heinlen
Mealtime-"Yummy-in-the-tummy time"-is an opportunity to teach young children two major life skills: nutrition and table manners. Simple but important mealtime routines come to life as the toddlers in this book remember to wash their hands, use a napkin and fork or spoon, stay at the table, and eat healthy foods. Toddlers also learn the one big rule for mealtime: Always try one bite ("You just might like it!"). Parents and caregivers want toddlers to develop healthy eating habits and positive mealtime routines.

Oh the Things You Can Do That Are Good for You!: All About Staying Healthy

Authors: Tish Rabe & Aristides Ruiz
In this newly revised editiion-with 16 pages of bonus materials-the Cat in the Hat takes young readers to a Seussian Spa where they learn the basics of healthy living. Updated with the assistance of the Partnership for a Healthier America, the Cat explains the importance of eating right (based on the latest USDA MyPlate recommendations); staying active; getting enough sleep; handwashing; brushing and flossing; wearing protective gear when playing sports--even the best way to sneeze when you don't have a tissue handy! The 16 pages of newly added back matter include simple, fun suggestions for children to increase their activity throughout the day, plus 8 kid-friendly, healthy recipes for parents to prepare for their hungry broods. An ideal choice for supporting Common Core Standards and fans of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!-this is a book that supports healthy bodies AND healthy minds!

Pizza at Sally's

Author: Monica Wellington
Sally the pizza maker makes pizza. She grows tomatoes in the community garden for the sauce. She gets cheese in the shop down the street. She buys flour from the mill for the dough. Festive artwork shows all her tasks as Sally prepares, mixes, and bakes delicious pizzas. The perfect tie-in to elementary school lessons about where food comes from, this book will be embraced by teachers. It's a delightful addition to Monica Wellington's nonfiction for the youngest readers, and it comes complete with a recipe so kids can make pizza with Sally.

Potter the Otter

Author: Shalini Singh Anand | Illustrators: Kate Chuang
Potter the Otter knows that making the right choices can help you grow up to be healthy inside and out. He teaches kids that it's important to drink water, eat fruits and vegetables, and get exercise and regular checkups so they can be their best and succeed in school. Follow along as Potter demonstrates fun ways to be healthy every day!
Choosing water: Potter knows it's best to drink refreshing water instead of sugary soda or juice.

Rainbow Stew

Author: Cathryn Falwell
Splish, splash, puddle dash! It s a rainy summer day, but the vegetables in Grandpa s garden are just waiting to be picked. Yellow peppers, purple cabbage, red tomatoes, green zucchini, orange carrots, and more. So many colors! So many delicious ingredients to slice, chop, peel, and dice for a great big pot of mouthwatering Rainbow Stew. Yum!"

The Vegetables We Eat

Author: Gail Gibbons
Peppers, beans, corn, and peas! Nonfiction superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with colorful watercolors and straightforward text. Learn how they grow, how they get to stores, and how many kinds there are-and learn some weird trivia, too!
Diagrams, cross sections, and illustrations get kids up close and personal with glossy red peppers, plump orange pumpkins, delectable little peas, and dozens of other vegetables in this essential primer on the subject.

Tummy Talks

Authors: Joseph McIntire, BS; Cheryl L. Sonnenberg, PhD; Carlos Martinez-Toro, Nevada State Welfare Division; and Jamie Benedict, PhD, RD | Illustrator: Patricia O. Abbott, BS, RD | Edited by: Madeleine Sigman-Grant, PhD, RD
Hoot the Owl learns a valuable lesson from Ellaroo the Elephant about listening to his tummy to tell him if he is hungry or if he is full.

Resource used in All 4 Kids University Nevada Cooperative Extension.

What Should I make?

Authors: Nandini lyer & Prioti Roy
Neeraj's mother is making chapatis and she's given him a handful of the dough. What should he make with it? A snake? A mouse? A cat? But what if his creations come to life? "Roll it up, quick!" says his mother. Roll it, he does, and makes a big round chapati-- hot, light, and puffy after it's cooked, perfect for snacking.