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Food Around the World

Author: Mara, Wil

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 983
Points per Word 0.000509
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Young readers discover the different foods people eat around the world.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who's curious about what kids in other countries eat for lunch or dinner, this one's a fun little pick. The book takes readers on a quick tour of different foods from around the globe nothing too deep, but it sparks that "oh wow, they eat THAT?" moment that little ones love. At under a thousand words, it's perfect for newer readers who want to feel accomplished finishing a book, or for bedtime read-alouds when you don't want something too long. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and celebrates diversity without being preachy about it just a friendly look at how different (and sometimes surprisingly similar) meals can be. Kids who enjoyed "Green Eggs and Ham" or other food-themed picture books will likely gravitate toward this one, especially if they're into cooking shows or helping in the kitchen. It won't take over your bookshelf, but it's the kind of short, sweet read that makes kids want to ask questions about the world and maybe even try something new at the dinner table.