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Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan

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Title TN Message Rating F/N<br />

Mott’s A is for Apple: and all things that grow!<br />

Bryant, Megan E. and Monique Z. Stephens 2 1 N<br />

Grosset & Dunlap, 2002<br />

Large, colorful fruits, vegetables and plants illustrate the letters <strong>of</strong> the alphabet in this engaging picture book for young<br />

children. The last two pages <strong>of</strong> the book provide interesting factual information on each item presented with a letter <strong>of</strong><br />

the alphabet.<br />

Mr. Belinsky’s Bagels<br />

Schwartz, Ellen 2 2 F<br />

Talewinds Books, 1997<br />

Mr. Belinsky makes the best bagels in town and his loyal customers love and depend upon him. When a fancy new<br />

bakery opens across the street, Mr. Belinsky decides to make other baked goods to stay in business. But, success<br />

comes with a price that Mr. Belinsky decides is too high. This heart-warming picture book and illustrations can be used<br />

to stimulate discussion about Mr. Belinsky’s decisions. The book concludes with a page <strong>of</strong> factual information about the<br />

history <strong>of</strong> bagels.<br />

My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness<br />

Thomas, Pat 5 1 N<br />

Barron’s Educational Series, 2000<br />

This colorful picture book informs and celebrates children’s amazing bodies. Written in a clear and lively manner, it<br />

explores many aspects <strong>of</strong> health and fitness encouraging children to eat healthy, try new foods, be active and take care<br />

<strong>of</strong> themselves. The book concludes with information for adults, a glossary, a list <strong>of</strong> organizations and a bibliography <strong>of</strong><br />

related books.<br />

My Body, Head to Toe<br />

Bullard, Lisa 5 2 F<br />

Picture Window Books, 2003<br />

Anna learns about her body from her aunt, a doctor, and by playing doctor with her pet cat. The story presents<br />

information about the basic parts <strong>of</strong> the human body and the importance <strong>of</strong> eating healthy and being active. The<br />

illustrations reflect ethnic diversity. The book concludes with activities, vocabulary with definitions, and a bibliography <strong>of</strong><br />

print and web site resources.<br />

My Breakfast: A Book About a Great Morning Meal<br />

Feldman, Heather 1 1 N<br />

Rosen Publishing Group, 2000<br />

A young boy describes what he is having for breakfast. Simple text and large, colorful photographs complement each<br />

other to produce a positive, enthusiastic message about the importance <strong>of</strong> a good breakfast. Part <strong>of</strong> the My World<br />

series, this book has a table <strong>of</strong> contents, pictorial vocabulary list, book and Internet resources, an index and note to<br />

librarians, teachers and parents.<br />

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