These are some books
that we have found to be very popular with elementary children.
You may find them useful for other grades or situations as well.
Cover |
Title |
Summary |
Recommendation |
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This
Year's Garden
Cynthia Rylant
ISBN:
0689711220
Aladdin Library
© 1987 Reprint |
Follows the seasons of the year as reflected in the growth,
life, and death of the garden of a large rural family. |
Used in conjunction with school garden/nutrition activities. |
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I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
ISBN: 0763611883
Candlewick Press
© 2000 |
Charlie has a little sister, Lola, who is a very fussy eater.
She won't eat peas or carrots or potatoes or mushrooms or
spaghetti… and she will never NOT EVER eat a tomato.
Or will she? |
A staff favorite, used with 4th grade. |
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Rabbit Food
Susanna Gretz
ISBN: 0613514068
Bt Bound
© 2001 |
Uncle Bunny, who has been summoned to make sure that John
joins his fellow rabbits in eating lots of vegetables, reveals
a surprising dislike for carrots. |
1st - 3rd Graders will enjoy this book.
|
 |
Eating the alphabet: fruits and vegetables from A to
Z
Lois Ehlert
ISBN:
0152244360
Voyager Books
© 1993 |
An alphabetical tour of the world of fruits and vegetables,
from apricot and artichoke to yam and Zucchini.
|
We use this one in our kindergarten classes. |
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Please Pass Up The Salt
Lucy M. Williams
ASIN:
0945080182
Sandridge Publishing
© 1995 |
Congo the elephant gets sick after eating too much salt,
and his friends must help him choose healthier snacks. |
Used at the 4th grades. |
 |
To Market, To Market
Anne Miranda
ISBN: 0152000356
Harcourt
© 1997 |
Starting with the nursery rhyme about buying a fat pig at
market, this tale goes on to describe a series of unruly
animals that run amok, evading capture and preventing the
narrator from cooking lunch. |
Used in the kindergarten classes. |
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Sugar, My Sweet?
Lucy M. Williams
ASIN:
0945080204
Sandridge Publishing
© 1996 |
Henry tries to woo the new health-conscious crocodile with
poems and sweet treats, but Natalie will have none of it. |
We recommend this one for 2nd - 4th grades. |
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Cook-A-Doodle-Doo!
Susan Stevens
Crummel
ISBN:
0152019243
Harcourt
© 1999 |
With the questionable help of his friends, Big Brown Rooster
manages to bake a strawberry shortcake which would have
pleased his great-great grandmother, Little Red Hen. |
This book was used in 4th grade as an introduction to a
baking lesson. |
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Oliver's
Milk Shake
Vivian French
ISBN:
0531303047
Orchard Books
© 2001 |
Olivers
a picky eater, but his Aunt Jen is determined to change
his ways. "What you need" she says, "is one
of my milkshakes." She knows just the place to get
the freshest ingredients. |
Recommended
for preschool - grade 2. |
 |
Oliver's Fruit Salad
Vivian French
ISBN: 0531300870
Orchard Books
© 1998 |
Although he loves to help Grandpa pick fresh fruit, Oliver
will not eat any until one day Mom prepares something very
special in a big glass bowl. |
1st - 3rd Graders will enjoy this book. |
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Oliver's Vegetables
Vivian French
ASIN:
0531071049
Orchard Books
© 1998 |
While visiting his grandfather, who has a wonderful garden,
Oliver learns to eat vegetables other than potatoes. |
1st
- 3rd Grades. |
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Tops & Bottoms
Janet Stevens
ISBN:
0152928510
Harcourt
© 1995 |
Hare turns his bad luck around by striking a clever deal
with the rich and lazy bear down the road. |
1st - 4th grades will love this story and learn a lot about
plant parts. |
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The Vegetable Show
Laurene Krasny
ASIN: 0316113638
Brown Little,
Brown & Co
© 1995 |
Inspired by classic vaudeville, these tasty performers are
just too good to be missed. |
If your kids like silly jokes and riddles they will definitely
enjoy this book. Grades 1st - 4th. |
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The
Enormous Carrot
Vladimir Vagin
ASIN:
0590454919
Scholastic Press
© 1998 |
Daisy
and Floyd find an enormous carrot. Reenforces the idea that
through teamwork even the littlest among us can help solve
problems. |
Recommended for
preschool - grade 2. |
