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 />
Surprise Garden, The<br />
Hall, Zoe 2 2 F<br />
Scholastic Inc., 1998<br />
Shown in large, bright illustrations, three children and a dog plant seeds and tend the plants that grow in their surprise<br />
garden. The children share the excitement <strong>of</strong> discovering what each plant produces that is edible. The book ends with<br />
an informative page about what grew in the garden. This appealing picture book would make a good introduction to<br />
gardening or to a tasting party with fresh garden produce.<br />
Taking Diabetes to School<br />
Gosselin, Kim 1 1 N<br />
JayJo Books, 1998<br />
With cheerful illustrations, Jason describes his diabetes and how it affects his life. Written by his mother when he<br />
was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at six years old, this book is intended to be read aloud in a child’s classroom with<br />
discussion afterwards. Part <strong>of</strong> the Special Kids in School series, it also includes tips for teachers and a quick quiz for<br />
kids.<br />
Taking Food Allergies to School<br />
Weiner, Ellen 1 1 N<br />
JayJo Books, 1999<br />
Written by his mother, this book describes food allergies and how Jeffrey copes with them. Using cartoon-style<br />
illustrations, this book explains how his body reacts to certain foods. Part <strong>of</strong> the Special Kids in School series, it also<br />
includes tips for teachers, a quick quiz for kids, and an allergy-free pizza recipe.<br />
Tangerines and Tea: My Grandparents and Me<br />
Gritz, Ona 1 3 F<br />
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2005<br />
Using alliteration and rhyming, the alphabet is presented in charming verses that celebrate the special times two<br />
grandchildren have while visiting their grandparents’ farm. “…a boy in a bath with a bubbly laugh...” The warm,<br />
appealing illustrations help to convey a sense <strong>of</strong> love and happiness as the generations play and laugh together<br />
throughout the seasons <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
Taste<br />
Hurwitz, Sue 1 2 N<br />
PowerKids Press, 1997<br />
Using easy-to-understand language, bright photographs, and clear diagrams, this informative book describes the sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> taste, your taste buds, and why things taste the way they do. Part <strong>of</strong> The Library <strong>of</strong> the Five Senses and the Sixth<br />
Sense, it keeps technical vocabulary to a minimum and uses good examples. It includes a glossary and index.<br />
Taste <strong>of</strong> Honey, A<br />
Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth 1 2 F<br />
Winslow Press, 2001<br />
Lily Bear is always asking questions. When she opens a jar <strong>of</strong> honey, each question she asks Poppy about it stimulates<br />
another question. Cutout illustrations and a simple text accompanied by clear diagrams and sidebars tell the story <strong>of</strong><br />
where honey comes from and how it is made. The book concludes with a honey game and honey facts.<br />
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