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Michigan Team Nutrition Booklist - State of Michigan

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Title TN Message Rating F/N<br />

Popcorn Book, The<br />

de Paola, Tomie 3 2 F<br />

Scholastic Inc., 1978<br />

This picture book is full <strong>of</strong> fascinating popcorn facts set within a story line <strong>of</strong> two children making popcorn. Although the<br />

book was written before microwave popcorn became popular, it is still appealing and has interesting information. Two<br />

recipes for making traditional popcorn are included with a warning to ask a grownup or older child to help.<br />

Popcorn Shop, The<br />

Low, Alice 1 3 F<br />

Scholastic Inc., 1993<br />

This Hello Reader! Grades 1 & 2 book tells the story <strong>of</strong> Popcorn Nell and her Popcorn Shop. Nell’s popcorn machine<br />

makes more popcorn than anyone can eat, and Nell can’t stop it. Using repetition and rhyming, this excellent book for<br />

reading aloud or independent reading has illustrations that add a lighthearted tone.<br />

Potluck<br />

Shelby, Anne 1 2 F<br />

Orchard Books, 1991<br />

Alpha and Betty plan a potluck and their friends bring everything from A-to-Z: Acton appeared with asparagus soup,<br />

and Zeke and Zelda zoomed in with zucchini casserole. Each character brings a dish that begins with the letter <strong>of</strong> their<br />

name, and they have a feast <strong>of</strong> flavors. With alliterative language and bright, bold illustrations, this picture book could<br />

serve as a model for children to write their own potluck books or plan a potluck party.<br />

Pretend You’re A Cat<br />

Marzollo, Jean 4 2 N<br />

Trumpet Club, 1990<br />

Written with short questions and rhyming text, this picture book leads children through a series <strong>of</strong> physical movements<br />

as they pretend to be animals. It asks children to imagine what else they can do like the animal. Illustrations show both<br />

the animal and the children pretending. This creative book can be used in ways including creative drama, chart reading,<br />

and a model for children to write and illustrate their own books.<br />

Princess Fidgety Feet<br />

Posner, Pat 5 3 F<br />

Gingham Dog Press, 2003<br />

Princess Bridget wants to play soccer. Her fidgety feet want to run and hop and leap; but that isn’t princess-like<br />

behavior. Her mother, the queen, scolds her and her father, the king, hires Miss Posy to teach her what to do with her<br />

fidgety feet. But Miss Posey is not exactly who she seems. This delightful, clever story will engage children while<br />

teaching them an important lesson.<br />

Pumpkin Circle: The Story <strong>of</strong> a Garden<br />

Levenson, George 2 2 N<br />

Tricycle Press, 1999<br />

Using large, colorful photographs and rhyming text, this award-winning picture book chronicles the life cycle <strong>of</strong> the<br />

pumpkin, from seeds to pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to seeds again. It is based on the award-winning Pumpkin Circle<br />

video. The last page <strong>of</strong> the book provides factual information about pumpkins.<br />

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