Reviews by Cat Wiese and Earl Dizon of Green Bean Books
Spoonful!
By Benoit Marchon (Board Book $7.99)
Ever have a difficult time finishing your food? Need a little motivation for those last few bites? If yes, Spoonful just might be the solution to all your persnickety eating problems! Spoonful, written by Benoit Marchon and playfully illustrated with bold colors by Soledad Bravi, helps even the most unshakable of eaters. Whether you’re a flying astronaut, a muddy worm, a postal worker, or a picky little one – even daddy can’t escape these spoonfuls. So leave your fork behind and get a spoonful of this!
Recipe
By Angela Petrella & Michaelanne Petrella
Illustrated by Mike Bertino & Erin Althea (Hardcover $17.95)
Take one rambunctious, self-assured little girl.
Add one supportive and incredibly patient mother.
Throw in a heap of outrageously artful illustrations.
Stir in a pinch of humor to taste.
Don’t forget the horse-meat substitute!
And, you get one of the quirkiest picture books about cooking- or anything- ever!
Special bonus: Feast your eyes on the odd concoction created within these pages when you unfold the dust jacket into a bright and colorful culinary poster!
Rosie Flo’s Kitchen Coloring Book
By Roz Streeten (Coloring Book $8.99)
After a long day creating scrumptious meals, bring out the fashionista in your little sous chef with some crayons and Rosie Flo’s Kitchen Coloring Book! Inspired by the parchment paper used in your little chef’s kitchen, Roz Streeten uses see-through paper to help style outfits with layers of coloring creativity. Some outfits are covered in donuts, others are coated with fruit, and some even contain the elusive broccoli! This coloring book will spark creativity in any young culinary artist.
The Food Parade: Healthy Eating with the Nutritious Food Groups
By Elicia Castaldi (Hardcover $16.99)
Gather ‘round for the great food parade! What a sight to see! The Food Parade is a fun way to learn about different foods, how they benefit (or don’t!) our bodies, and how much we should eat certain foods. Elicia Castaldi skillfully illustrates this delightfully bouncy book in which parents and kids alike can learn about the different food groups, the benefits of exercise, and the nutrients contained in our foods! So follow along with the mayor of Food Town and learn a thing or two about how to maintain a happy and healthy body!
