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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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