Healthy Kids: March is Nutrition Month

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Broccoli's big day!

Broccoli's big day!

Henson, Mike (Illustrator), author
2022

It's nearly time for the Annual Vegetable Awards and all the vegetables gather to discuss who deserves to be nominated. Unassuming Broccoli feels she lives a very normal life but decides to go along as best friend Carrot - with the amazing hair - will be there. Broccoli is quiet while the other vegetables begin to bicker about who is the best. Slowly it emerges that Broccoli is actually incredibly brave and kind, and a very special vegetable. Featuring a grumpy aubergine, an arrogant potato, and many more veggie characters this amusing tale highlights how special we all are in our own way.

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Fruit bowl

Fruit bowl

Hoffmann, Mark, 1977- author, illustrator
2018


Goodnight, veggies

Goodnight, veggies

Murray, Diana, author
2020

Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text invite the reader to a community garden where potatoes close their eyes, cabbages nod their heads, and corn covers its ears to go to sleep.

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Green smoothie magic

Green smoothie magic

Boutenko, Victoria.
2013

"With this story of a boy who learns about the miracles of plant life and the pleasures of drinking blended vegetables and fruits, Victoria Boutenko imparts to young children her enthusiasm for raw foods and healthy eating"-- Provided by publisher.

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Just try one bite

Just try one bite

Mansbach, Adam, 1976-, author
2022

Parents can be so frustrating! All these kids want is for their ice-cream-and-chips-loving parents to try one bite of healthy whole foods. They're sure their parents will like fruits and veggies if they'll just taste them! Instead, their parents make dramatic barfing sounds, cover their mouths with their hands, and sneak the veggies to the dog. Is there anything that can convince these picky parents to try something green?... Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey... have written a hilarious rhyming role reversal that's sure to delight even the pickiest of readers and eaters.

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Monsters don't eat broccoli

Monsters don't eat broccoli

Hicks, Barbara Jean
2009


My health

My health

Holmes, Kirsty, author
2019

"This engaging title emphasizes healthy living habits for kids, such as getting enough sleep, exercise, and healthy food, as well as taking care of yourself when you are ill. Children will also learn about the people who help us stay healthy such as parents, teachers, doctors, and sports coaches."-- Provided by publisher.

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The picky eater

The picky eater

Parkinson, Betsy, author.
2019

Piper the piglet is a very picky eater, who will only eat food beginning with the letter "P"--and somehow her parents must break her of this strange quirk, and get her to eat other good foods.

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This is how we stay healthy : for kids going to preschool.

This is how we stay healthy : for kids going to preschool.

2022

A fun, informative book for preschoolers to teach them "big kid" life skills! This early learning book is here to guide little learners by teaching them the life skills they need to look after themselves before they step onto a preschool playground. It is an engaging and effective book for kids starting school and nervous parents!

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What's so yummy? : all about eating well and feeling good

What's so yummy? : all about eating well and feeling good

Harris, Robie H.
2014

Gus, Nellie, and baby Jake can't wait to go on a picnic! Readers follow them through the day as they go home to prepare, cook, and pack up the goodies, then cap their day by eating a yummy meal in the park and flying a kite together. Funny, accessible, family-filled illustrations; conversations between Gus and Nellie; and matter-of-fact text combine to show young children how food fuels our bodies - and help them see how healthy eating and drinking, and being active, can make them feel their best for a day full of fun.

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