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Description
This book discusses different kinds of food and how they taste.
Quick Summary
Kids who love talking about what they ate for breakfast or who are curious about why pizza tastes cheesy will gravitate toward this bright picture-book tour of favorite foods. The simple, rhythmic sentences describe each snack's flavor and texture in a way that feels like a friendly kid-to-kid chat, and the colorful pictures make the foods look so tasty you almost want to reach in and take a bite. It's short enough for a quick read-aloud, yet it gives parents an easy opening to discuss trying new foods and the basics of where meals come from, with nothing scary or heavy just happy, positive vibes. Reluctant readers and early listeners alike will enjoy the repeating "I love food" refrain that makes the story easy to follow and fun to chant along. If this cheerful food exploration clicks, you might also check out "Food Fight" by Jane Yolen for another playful take on meals that kids can enjoy.