Archives: Books
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Feeding The Young Athlete
Sports nutrition made simple for young athletes, parents, and coaches on what and when to eat, how to hydrate. With food shopping guides and recipes.
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A Moose Boosh: A Few Choice Words About Food
Exuberant poetry collection on what and how American families eat. ALA Notable book.
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I’ll Root for You
This delightful poetry collection is the perfect cheerleader for young athletes . . . especially ones who may not be the most athletic. Edward van de Vendel introduces readers to …
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A True Princess of Hawai‘i
Nani has always dreamed of being a princess. When a real Hawaiian princess comes to her hometown of Hilo, Nani dresses in her best clothes. But as she watches Princess …
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Sylvia’s Spinach
A picky eater discovers the joy of growing—and tasting—a new food at the school garden.
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Cash Kat
Gram Hatter and Kat set off on an adventure. Gram quickly folds up a pirate hat and places it on Kat’s head and they begin their mission to help clean …
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Get On Your Bike
Bobby and William aren’t quite sure how the argument started, but it escalates until William gets so frustrated he tells Bobby to leave. Bobby does just that, hopping on his …
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Animal Supermarket
Where do animals get their food? At the grocery store, of course! At the animal supermarket, polar bears happily prowl the seafood section, cats stock up on bottles of milk, …
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How The Moon Regained Her Shape
This fascinating story influenced by Native American folktales explains why the moon changes shape and helps children deal with bullies. After the sun insults and bullies her, the moon feels …
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Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
Biography of the former baseketball star who started a “Good Food Revolution”by starting an urban farm in an abandoned lot in Milwaukee and created a better community through food. ALA …
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Old Manhattan Has Some Farms
A clever new spin on “Old MacDonald,” this fun book explores the popular trend of urban farming. From rooftop farms and gardens on Manhattan high rises to neighborhood gardens in …
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Chef Roy Choi and The Street Food Remix
Biography of the Korean American chef who started the food truck movement with Kogi Korean taco and works to bring access to good food to all communities. Sibert Award Honor/ALA …
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Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ Market
This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers’ market. Who to see, what to eat, and how produce is grown–it’s all so exciting, fresh, …
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Animal Beauty
When an elephant in the city zoo picks up a beauty magazine, she makes a horrifying discovery: her wrinkles make her look ancient! After covering herself with anti-aging cream, she …
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The Thing About Leftovers
With the humor and poignancy of Joan Bauer and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, this story reminds readers that they have a right to a voice, that it’s okay to say how …
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Apples
The first apple orchard in the Americas was planted in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630. Today, the average American consumes about sixty-five fresh apples each year. Where do so …
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Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse
Take a free-form trip though the human body with these humorous riddle poems.Which body part, if spread out flat, would cover a tennis court? Stretched end to end, which body …
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Bea at Ballet
Now in board book! Caldecott Honor winner—and former dancer—Rachel Isadora, the creator of Lili at Ballet, introduces very young children to the joy of dance and creative expression as she …
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The Vegetable Alphabet Book
Don’t eat your veg. READ your vegetables! A wonderful blend of facts and humor makes learning about vegetable gardening fun and easy. Learn about fiddleheads, munchkin pumpkins, snow peas, walla …
