Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan
Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan
Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan
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Title TN Message Rating F/N<br />
I’m a Seed<br />
Marzollo, Jean 1 3 F<br />
Scholastic Inc., 1996<br />
Part <strong>of</strong> the Hello Reader, Level 1 Science series, this book features conversations between two seeds as they are<br />
growing. As the story unfolds, children can make predictions about each plant based on clues given by the seeds. One<br />
is a marigold plant; the other is a pumpkin plant. With appealing cut-paper illustrations and simple text, this picture<br />
book could be used as a read-aloud for young children or independent reading for beginning readers.”<br />
I’m Growing<br />
Aliki 1 1 N<br />
Harper Collins Publishers, 1992<br />
“Look at me! I’m growing and growing and growing.” In this delightful picture book, a young boy describes how his body<br />
is changing and growing and how others, both young and old, change too. The importance <strong>of</strong> eating healthy food and<br />
playing outdoors are also part <strong>of</strong> his story. The appealing illustrations reflect ethnic diversity and enhance the information<br />
about human growth and development.<br />
In My Momma’s Kitchen<br />
Nolen, Jerdine 1 3 F<br />
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1999<br />
Centered on the kitchen, this richly illustrated picture book celebrates African-American families. Written as eight short<br />
chapters, each describes an experience such as Talking Pots Day when all the aunts gather to make the biggest pot <strong>of</strong><br />
soup in town, and Corn Pudding Time when Daddy takes over the kitchen. The engaging stories are told through the<br />
eyes <strong>of</strong> a young girl. The illustrations from gold-toned oil paintings convey a sense <strong>of</strong> family warmth and love that make<br />
this a highly appealing book.<br />
In the Kitchen<br />
Canizares, Susan and Betsey Chessen 1 2 N<br />
Scholastic Inc., 1999<br />
This easy-to-read informational book, part <strong>of</strong> the Emergent Readers series, asks the question: What happens in the<br />
kitchen? It then answers the question using colorful photographs with one-word captions. The book concludes with<br />
two pages <strong>of</strong> more detailed information for the teacher or parent. This format could be easily adapted for the class to<br />
make their own informational books about cooking or family mealtime.<br />
Inch by Inch: The Garden Song<br />
Mallett, David 2 3 F<br />
Harper Collins Publishers, 1995<br />
Simple but colorful illustrations enliven the words to “The Garden Song” that is a joyous celebration <strong>of</strong> gardening and<br />
singing. This picture book could be used by itself or with a gardening project. Illustrations <strong>of</strong> fruits and vegetables<br />
decorate the inside covers. The book includes the music for the song.<br />
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