Children’s Book Review: I Can Eat A Rainbow
November 23, 2009 by Karlynn Johnston
Filed under Book Nook
I Can Eat a Rainbow is a colorful and fun introduction to the world of fruits and veggies, presented in a sturdy, visually appealing board book style. The bright pictures of fruits and vegetables surrounding the outside of the book are sure to quickly garner attention from kids; it turns what is usually a square book into one with bumpy,zig-zag edges that make it unique. This book is perfect for children who are at the age where they are now venturing past pureed food that all looks the same, and are getting into literal hands-on leaning how to eat fruit and veggies.
The text and photos meant for children is preceded by a two page introduction for parents, with helpful and handy tricks,tips and activities to try when introducing new foods to your child. It also lists important information for parents about children needing 5 servings a day of fruits and veggies and how to get the most out of this book.
Once you are past the introduction, the pages are coded by 6 colors, starting with red. Little rhymes and ditty’s on each page make it an incredibly interesting read for children, and the wonderful photo of at least one “animal” creation out of fruits and veggies is sure to thrill. The red page, for example, has a red rabbit made out of apples,strawberries,bean eyes plus raspberries and is snacking on a radish! Exquisitely adorable!
With growing emphasis on our children needing (and sometimes not getting) their daily requirement of fruits and vegetables, this book is an excellent introductory start for toddlers, right from the get-go. And if you are brave enough to try and mimic the built-from-fruit animals yourself, I predict some very thrilled kids in your household!
Reading level: ages 1-6
Page Count: 18 pages
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
What to expect: sturdy pages, bright photos of food, rhyming words, good ideas for food presentation for kids
Publisher’s synopsis: From nutrition expert Annabel Karmel comes a series of books on healthy eating for the very youngest readers. By instilling children with good attitudes toward food and nutrition at a young age, these books pave the way for a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
I Can Eat a Rainbow teaches kids how to eat healthy by enjoying a “rainbow” of food, from purple plums to red apples to greens like spinach and celery. Each two-page spread focuses on food of a different color.
About the Author: Annabel Karmel is a bestselling author and respected authority on child nutrition and cookery
Annabel Karmel is a leading children’s author who has written several bestselling books including DK’s Feeding Your Baby and Toddler.
As the busy working mother of three children, Annabel has had first-hand experience of the difficulties in feeding young children. She is firmly of the belief that children are less likely to become fussy eaters if they are used to a good selection of fresh foods from an early age.
Annabel writes for a wide range of magazines and newspapers and appears regularly on television. She resides in London with her 3 children.
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