Pinkalicious

Book Description

Pink, pink, pink. More than anything, Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pink cupcakes. Her parents warn her not to eat too many of them, but when Pinkalicious does . . . she turns pink! What to do?

This sparkling picture book, filled with such favorites as pink bubble gum, pink peonies, pink cotton candy, and pink fairy princess dresses, celebrates all things pink while showing that being yourself is best of all.

Customer Reviews:

My 2 year old loves this book.......2007-09-18

This is a great, short, funny book for preschoolers. It is just an easy read with a simple story. A little girl is indulgent and eats too many pink cupcakes and turns pink... Highly recommended as a great read over and over story. It isn't the most clever writing but rather a fun story.

Buy the book Fancy Nancy instead.......2007-09-08

I was disappointed in this Pinkalicious book. If you have not already purched the book Fancy Nancy for your daughter you should -- much better book! My daughter is 5 and she still loves her Fancy Nancy book -- it is appropriate for ages 2-5 I'd say.

Adorable book.......2007-09-07

My daughter and I both just love this book. It is so well written and illustrated that it's a complete pleasure to read OVER and OVER and OVER. Neither of us get sick of it. So simple, yet so clever ...

Awesome book..........2007-08-24

My girls have enjoyed reading this story every single night since we purchased it. I definitely recommend this book to others. The illustrations are also so very cool.

My granddaughter's delight.......2007-08-23

A friend told me how her daughter loves this book so I bought it for my grand-daughter (4). We have read it almost every night since we got it. She reads the word "pink" each time it comes up which makes her feel like she is reading. Great book! Pictures are really neat too. I recommend it for everyone who loves pink!

Average customer rating:

A good one
MMMmmmm, meatballs....
cute story, incredible illustration
great for kids >=3
wow, memories

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett
Manufacturer: Aladdin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0689707495

Book Description

If food dropped like rain from the sky, wouldn't it be marvelous! Or would it? It could, after all, be messy. And you'd have no choice. What if you didn't like what fell? Or what if too much came? Have you ever thought of what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake?

Customer Reviews:

A good one.......2007-10-01

This is one of my kids' favorites. A bit longer than most of the bedtime stories I read, but they really like it.

MMMmmmm, meatballs...........2007-09-25

This was one of my absolute favorite books when I was a child. It was silly enough to keep my attention, but not too silly as to be unbelievable. I WANTED to believe the town of Chewandswallow was real, and I wanted to live there! I still do! I still have my copy, which is now almost 30 years old- and I will be reading it to my children. I recommend this to all children, it's a super fun read!

cute story, incredible illustration.......2007-09-09

Awesome illustration. The story is cute. I'm not sure of a moral, but it's good entertainment for a young reader.

great for kids >=3.......2007-08-31

We read this to our oldest daughter when she was small -- many, many times. And then again to our younger kids. Just got it for our granddaughter, but at 2 she's a little young.

Great book.

wow, memories.......2007-08-01

I'm 26 years old now, don't have any children yet (He'll be here in a few months =D) I just happened to see a friend of mine mention this book somewhere and 20 years later, I immediately remembered this being one of my absolute favorites books when I was a child. Anyone with a child of reading age should def get this book!

Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food

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Not Just for Kids...
Chew on this worth reading....if
Chew on This, A Review
You Won't Look at Fast Food the Same Way Again
Read This!

Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food
Eric Schlosser , and Charles Wilson
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Fast Food Nation
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ASIN: 0618710310

Book Description

Kids love fast food. And the fast food industry definitely loves kids. It couldn't survive without them. Did you know that the biggest toy company in the world is McDonald's? It's true. In fact, one out of every three toys given to a child in the United States each year is from a fast food restaurant. Not only has fast food reached into the toy industry, it's moving into our schools. One out of every five public schools in the United States now serves brand name fast food. But do kids know what they're eating? Where do fast food hamburgers come from? And what makes those fries taste so good? When Eric Schlosser's best-selling book, Fast Food Nation, was published for adults in 2001, many called for his groundbreaking insight to be shared with young people. Now Schlosser, along with co-writer Charles Wilson, has investigated the subject further, uncovering new facts children need to know. In Chew On This, they share with kids the fascinating and sometimes frightening truth about what lurks between those sesame seed buns, what a chicken "nugget" really is, and how the fast food industry has been feeding off children for generations. Featuring cover art by M. Wartella.

Customer Reviews:

Not Just for Kids..........2007-09-30

I picked up this book because I wanted to get Schlosser's information without wading through his voluminous Fast Food Nation. While targeted at a younger audience, Chew on This has enough information to be an informative read for adults.

Conspiracy theorists will want to gloss over the section about the virtues of labor unions, the use of satellite imagery to locate future restaurants, and the multimillion dollar ad campaigns that target children. Schlosser does have an axe to grind. But as he points out: eating habits have changed more in the last 30 years than they have in the last 30,000 years. The chicken nugget has only existed since 1983.

I must be jaded because I didn't find the information that shocking. Fast food is, well...fast food!; a snack on the run, not dinner with the kids. And yes they are run by billion-dollar coroporations; not mom and pop businesses.

Why do the fries taste so good? They contain beef fat. What happens when you drink 25 colas a week? Your teeth fall out. What happens when fast food is served in public high schools? 40% of the student body is classifed as overweight. What happens to an obese, inactive, 16-year old teenager who eats 2 Big Macs for lunch everyday? He suffers a heart attack.

A recommended entertaining, quick read.

Chew on this worth reading....if.......2007-09-11

Chew on this is worth reading if only to learn a bit about the fast food industry. I skipped the chapter on beef, as I don't eat beef anyhow. The book didn't make me give up going out all together, but it did make me selective. I no longer go to the big chains. As with any book of this type, there are counter accounts to what it has to say. Believe what you want. I believe the book a bit more than the corporations.

Chew on This, A Review.......2007-09-09

When summer comes I like to pluck a few books off my shelf and read them. One of them with a review. Some parts have been excluded for some other reasons:

My choice; Chew on This, the Eric Schlosser book that talks about fast food. Reading it made me thank my mother (as preposterous as it seems) for never taking me to one of those places. The facts made my stomach forget it was hungry and my gag reflex to kick in. Horrific statements such as what makes the drinks pink (did I mention I hate bugs?) and the ingredients in the milk shakes that I could barely comprehend, much less pronounce. The author's purpose, I think was to educate people about fast food. I did like the part when he talked about a school in California that cooked their own food from vegetables in their garden. I found the people fighting against fast food industries commendable for their work and I liked to hear their stories.

You Won't Look at Fast Food the Same Way Again.......2007-09-07

Did you know that if you take the 13 million hamburgers that Americans eat every year and put them in a straight line, they could circle the earth more than 32 times?

Did you know that chickens are sometimes thrown against walls as a form of slaughter?

Startling facts such as these appear in "Chew on This," which weaves historical summaries, shocking statistics, and moving profiles of teens whose lives have been tainted by the fast food industry.

The authors reveal facts that big businesses will not, such as what makes fast food manufacturing methods so unhealthy, how fast food workers are taken advantage of, and how shifty advertising techniques are used to tempt kids to eat junk food.

After reading "Chew on This," you won't look at fast food the same way again. Some of you may even decide to boycott these businesses.

Read This!.......2007-07-05

The fast food companies target your children with their advertising, so why not give your child the opportunity to hear the other side of the story. And when your teen is finished reading the book, you should take the opportunity to read it as well.

Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson make some excellent points about the fast food industry and how they have built customer loyalty through appealing to what children want. If children endlessly beg their parents to go to these fast food places, parents will give in. Fast food industries have built a bazillion dollar industry by brainwashing your child. Take your kid back! (And while you're at it, you can eat healthier too.)

My 13 year old recently read this book. She was horrified to know what kind of conditions the animals live in before they are slaughtered for your "Happy Meal." She read with disgust about the crushed insects that make your drink pink. After reading this book, she has become much more health conscious, and I don't hear a single request to eat at a fast food restaurant.

Then, I read the book. I was additionally horrified to learn about the conditions workers in third world countries endure while producing those cheap plastic toys for spoiled American children. I was also disheartened by the way the fast food industry weilds power in schools by funding badly needed school programs while monopolizing food choices within schools. Schools are caught in a Catch 22 of sorts as they decide whether or not to serve unhealthy cheeseburgers and fries for lunch, or give up programs that benefit children. Schools shouldn't have to choose between those things. At the end of the book, the authors point out that we can help our children to have better choices. Schools in Berkeley, CA have school gardens and suppliers of organic foods. The children learn to garden and cook their own meals. I wish my daughter's school did this.

In my opinion, our nation of spoiled children want toys with their food, and play places where they can play instead of eat their food. (If you could call a cheeseburger, fries and soda "food.")

And, while kids play with cheap plastic toys (for about 15 minutes and then never again) and jump around in filthy ball pits, adults sit at the tables eating the unwanted kids meal along with the Big Mac they already ate. No wonder people are putting on the pounds.

We can all benefit from reading books like this and educating ourselves on the real harm being done in this country by overly processed, trans fat laden "fast food." Make a better choice for yourself and your children. This book will inspire you.

Salad People And More Real Recipes: A New Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up

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Excellent for young cooks
A great way to teach reading!
Fabulous!
Salad People
Fun recipes for kids

Salad People And More Real Recipes: A New Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up
Mollie Katzen
Manufacturer: Tricycle Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 1582461414

Book Description

In the much-anticipated follow-up to Pretend Soup, celebrity chef Mollie Katzen cooks up 20 new vegetarian recipes that kids six and under can prepare themselves (with a little help from their adult assistant). The last decade has seen unprecedented demand in healthy eating for kids. Taking this interest one step further, Mollie Katzen presents kid-friendly recipes that will inspire joyful kitchen adventures and food appreciation. With Salad People, children will enjoy a lifelong love and playful respect for nutritious food from Tiny Tacos, Counting Soup, Salad People, and beyond. Complete with kitchen tips, safety and behavior rules compiled by actual kids, and thoughtful observations on what children gain from cooking, Salad People is the model children's kitchen guide for a new decade. All-new recipes make the perfect companions to Pretend Soup recipes.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent for young cooks.......2007-08-01

Mollie Katzen is a great cookbook author, and I love to give this as a gift to young cooks. Because Katzen writes vegetarian, it is a 'no worry' gift if the family has made that choice.
Recipies are easy to follow with delicious results. Reading, planning, following directions - all important steps for young readers.
A solid choice for your own kids, or as a holiday or birthday gift.

A great way to teach reading!.......2007-07-24

These are some really simple recipes that I think most children will enjoy. They are broken down in to small steps with a blurb underneath. Not only will kids be making artistic culinary statements, they can also learn to associate words and pictures.

Fabulous!.......2007-06-27

Please try some of these recipes with a small group of preschoolers. Delicious and fun!

Salad People.......2007-06-02

This beautifully illustrated book of fun and tasty recipes made a wonderful Mother's Day gift for my daughter in-law. Her young family will treasure it for many years to come.

Fun recipes for kids.......2007-03-28

My very picky eater loved making the salad people from this book. There are several other fun recipes that we are looking forward to trying.

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Wonderful little boar book
my baby LOVES these books
cool and quirky board book
First Book of Sushi - Tiny Little Book
Turning raw fish into fun rhymes

First Book of Sushi (World Snacks)
Amy Wilson Sanger
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Binding: Board book

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Amazon.com

For families that place good food high on their list of priorities, educating their wee ones about the joys of sushi may be far more important than teaching about bunnies and balls and flowers. But even those who don't know futomaki from hatahata will relish the playful rhymes and lush collages in Amy Wilson Sanger's wonderful First Book of Sushi.

Miso in my sippy cup,
tofu in my bowl.
Crab and avocado
fill my California roll.

English-speaking tots will love wrapping their lips around Japanese words such as tekka maki, ebi, and wasabi, and will soon be joining in the bouncy recitation of sushi favorites for the very young. This bright little board book, with its gorgeous array of patterns and textured, mixed-media collages, looks good enough to eat. And who knows, it might even inspire picky eaters to try a little egg tamago or squishy salmon roe (otherwise known as ikura)! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

Book Description

For the littlest fans of that favorite Japanese finger food comes a sturdy board book sure to inspire giggles (and even some growling stomachs!). Sanger's textural, mixed media and cut paper collages form an ideal accompaniment to her bouncy rhyming text to captivate/fascinate even the most finicky eaters. Whether a temaki know-it-all or clueless about ebi, First Book of Sushi is a welcome side dish for nori experts and novices of all ages.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful little boar book.......2007-06-01

This is a really cute little book. Perfect for any sushi loving parent. For the food lovers, she's done books for lots of different cuisines.

my baby LOVES these books.......2007-05-23

i was given a stack of these board books at my baby shower. First Book of Sushi, Yum Yum Dim Sum, Urban Babies Wear Black, as well as, the Petit Connoisseur: Art and The Petit Connoisseur: fashion, my kid LOVES them!! As stated they are BOARD books so your older kids who can actually read may get bored but for the little ones these are fun rhyming colorful introductions to different foods and such! And they are virtually indestructible! Great addition to any new baby room!

cool and quirky board book.......2007-05-07

My one year old son loves this board book! We actually have the entire series. It's fun and creative, and I don't have to worry about him ripping the pages. We are hooked!

First Book of Sushi - Tiny Little Book.......2007-01-22

This is a very little kid's book, one of those small 5.5 inch x 5.5 inch, indestructable, 10 thick little pages. I was surprised when I received it. Almost too infant-like for my 5 yr old. It was a little fun though and I didn't return it. Just skimpy, a little disappointing. Honestly, can't remember if it was adequately decribed in the Amazon description. For $6.95, you decide.

Turning raw fish into fun rhymes.......2006-11-05

This is a fun twist on your typical children's book. Its got colorful pictures and whimsical rhymes, but the funniest part is the subject matter -- sushi: "I'll take yellowtail hamachi / and a red maguro slice. / Big, BIG futomaki has so many grains of rice!"

I'm sure my kids don't understand exactly what what's being talked about (and sometimes I don't either). But there's a pleasant pace to the rhymes and the words are fun to say out loud ("tekka maki" and "kappa maki" sound a bit like the nonsense phrases of Dr. Seuss).

Don't forget to notice that the last line of the story is actually on the back of the book. The first couple times I read it to my kids I didn't see that, and the book seemed to come to a puzzlingly abrupt end.

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My 5 year old grandaughter's delight
Runaway Success
Funny, clever story
Happy Preschool Teacher
Melvin is a hit!

The Runaway Dinner
Allan Ahlberg
Manufacturer: Candlewick
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0763631426
Release Date: 2006-08-08

Book Description

Talk about fast food! A hilarious, high-speed tale from the inimitable Allan Ahlberg — catch it if you can!

What happens if someone's dinner decides that, well, it doesn't want to be eaten? For a hungry little boy named Banjo and a savory sausage named Melvin, it's a plight that can only result in a breathless escape — and what a chase it is! Off speeds the sturdy sausage — leading fork, knife, and plate, chair and table, a handful of fries with various French names, and three fat little peas — out the door, down the street, and around the park, with poor Banjo taking up the rear. Will the famished boy ever catch them? And what (gulp) happens to Melvin if he does? Allan Ahlberg is in his element with this fast and funny tale, while Bruce Ingman's kid-friendly illustrations add visual comedy to the chase.

Customer Reviews:

My 5 year old grandaughter's delight.......2007-09-24

I purchased this book for my 5 year old grandaughter and she absolutely loves it....... I'm not sure why other than it is always exciting for children when something like food get's out of the way.....so perhaps that's it.

It is fun to read aloud so grandma enjoys it too!

Runaway Success.......2007-07-25

Very cute book, my little boy loves it and I enjoy reading it which is also a big help.

Funny, clever story.......2007-06-27

I got this book after a link took me to it via Amazon. It looked fun...and it is. My kids (5 & 6) love this story. It is so clever! There are a lot of opportunities for kids to find things in the illustrations, remembering the names of all the peas is a riot. I will say that this story is best read aloud and with lots of dramatization (makes it more fun). After the second reading we were all hooked and giggling with each read.

Happy Preschool Teacher.......2007-06-16

I work at a preschool that also has a pre-k class. The kids LOVED this book! I also really enjoyed it, I had ordered this copy for myself, but I think that we're going to need one at school too. It is fun, funny, and charming. The children in both classes are still talking about it days later. In general I'm not a fan of newer children's books, I would prefer to read The Runaway Bunny, but this book is destined to be a classic. The illistrations are colorful and engaging, and the story is told in a way that children can easily understand because it is how many of them speak and think (it is a little hard to get into the rythm at first). Even the kids who don't really enjoy books loved this one! It is a must have.

Melvin is a hit!.......2007-06-08

Our nearly 3 year old son, just loves this book. The author makes each character simply come to life on every page. The illustrations are colourful and fun. The narrative is a little different, but keeps our son thoroughly engaged right 'til the end!

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Top of the list
Great illustrations!
How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
Once again, a hit
Great book for children

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?
Jane Yolen
Manufacturer: The Blue Sky Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

How does a dinosaur eat all his food?Does he burp, does he belch, or make noises quite rude?Does he pick at his cereal, throw down his cup,hoping to make someone else pick it up? Just like kids, dinosaurs have a difficult time learning to behave at the table. However, with a little help from Mom and Dad, these young dinosaurs eat all before them with smiles and goodwill. As in their previous books, Yolen and Teague capture children's rambunctious natures with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures.

Customer Reviews:

Top of the list.......2007-09-10

When I read this to my son, I act out what they're talking about on each page. He finds this to be quite humorous, and this has propelled this book to the top of his favorites list. (He's 21 months)

Great illustrations!.......2007-08-27

My two and a half year old is really into dinosaurs. My mother bought him this book and he loves it. The only problem is after I turn each page he says, "Mommy, what is that dinosaurs name?" It is interesting that scientists named these creatures such long and hard to pronounce names. But he learns and so do I. The illustrations are wonderful. If your child really enjoys the illustrations then I would stay away from the board books because the dinosaur pictures are much smaller so you don't get the full impact of the pictures as in the hardcover books. The advantages of the board books however, are that your child does not rip the pages and they are easy to transport for road trips. So no matter the format, if your child is into dinosaurs, they will really enjoy this book series and so will you.

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?.......2007-07-14

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? blends a child's curiosity and interest in dinosaurs and the parental desire to teach table manners. The story starts out showing colourful illustrations of various types of dinosaurs as they are in the act of eating in ill-mannered ways. The caption below asks if the dinosaur ate this way. For instance, "does he bubble his milk?" At the end of the story, the child gets an answer that dinosaurs always ate with the best of manners.

Though definitely not realistic in it's depiction of how dinosaurs really ate, this book is fun. It also allows parents to reinforce table manners in a new less openly nagging way. This book also includes a cute little mini rendition of the same story for kids to carry in their pocket or to read along with.

Once again, a hit.......2007-07-03

The dinosaur series is a hit with our family. This one is good to remind them about manners and being polite to others at the table. The one I got came with a mini book too so I can take it to restaurants for added emphasis.

Great book for children.......2007-05-17

can't say enough about dinasour series books; fun to read, great pictures and good rhymes!

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Delightful Story
The Best book of 2007
Pure Fun
Girl Eats Spinach
cute book

Little Pea
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 081184658X

Book Description

If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will be no vegetables for dessert! What's a young pea to do? Children who have trouble swallowing their veggies will love the way this pea-size picture book serves up a playful story they can relate to.

Customer Reviews:

Delightful Story.......2007-09-24

I recently organized my sister's baby shower and the theme was Peas in the Pod. Since we had a few kids coming to the shower we had both adult and kids souveniers. Each child got this wonderful book as a souvenier and all the adults were so happy and impressed. The story is very refreshing and the kids loved it. If your child does not like to eat vegetables then you should get this book.

The Best book of 2007.......2007-07-12

This book is adorable, My three and one and half yr old love it!! What a simple story that can be applied to everyday eating frusterations.
If you don't have it, buy it! I got it from the libary had to have a copy for ourselves, we read it every night!!!

Pure Fun.......2007-06-25

This book is pure fun. I buy it for every child I know because I just can't get enough of it. The illustrations are adorable, the story is cute and even educational.

Girl Eats Spinach.......2007-06-03

My daughter loves this book and now loves eating spinach like Little Pea.

cute book.......2007-05-13

My 2 and 3 year olds love this book. It has cute, simple illustrations with a clever story line that make us all laugh.

Average customer rating:

a delicious lesson
Frances Books
Kids love it.
Mother and Father Badger handle another Frances crisis
Very cute book

Bread and Jam for Frances
Russell Hoban
Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Frances, one of children's best-loved characters for over 30 years, now springs to life even more in Bread and Jam for Frances,beautifully reillustrated in sparkling full color by Lillian Hoban. In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish'at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacktime. Can there ever be too much bread and jam?

Customer Reviews:

a delicious lesson.......2007-09-20

I love this book! The drawings are charming and the text is just as wonderful. Parents can give in to their picky eaters or be too heavy-handed in dealing with them. Frances's parents wisely choose to allow Frances to only eat bread and jam for several days, until she realizes that she is missing out on many other foods. They are gentle but firm with her, and in the end, we are all glad to see her enjoying a variety of foods again. We started making poached eggs on toast for breakfast after reading this book-- yum!

Frances Books.......2007-09-05

Russell Hoban's Frances series is a must read for all small children. The illustrations are delightful and the text shares common problems small children face. My 32 year old son loved these books and now his 3 year old son is enjoying them.

Kids love it........2007-08-24

Mine, that is. I read the Frances books when I was young and was delighted to rediscover them for/with my own children. The illustrations are great, and the little songs Frances invents are priceless. The kids are going around the house now, singing to their food.

Unlike some of the other reviewers, I'm not shocked or horrified that only Mother is seen cooking and Father has a job. Maybe Mother is a better cook; I'm sure she's a better mom. My kids are homeschooled, but I'm not even offended that Frances goes off to a traditional school on a school bus. Can't we all just get over ourselves already?

Mother and Father Badger handle another Frances crisis.......2006-07-18

The irrepressible badger Frances, now an older sister to baby Gloria, decides that she likes the predictability of her favorite meal, bread and jam, and refuses to eat anything else. In a gentle way, Mother Badger shows Frances just how boring life is when you always eat the same thing. For fans of Frances, it is as much of a treat as the other books. For example, Frances's thoughts on the drawbacks of eggs is laugh-out-loud funny. However, do be forewarned that the gender roles in this book are even more traditional than usual with Mother Badger whipping up every meal and Father Badger praising her for it. It actually doesn't bother me because at least the father is appreciative, but I thought readers should know what to expect.

Very cute book.......2006-04-06

My 4 year old daughter loves this book. She loves reading about all of the foods Frances' family and friend Albert try.

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The Seven Silly Eaters
Pretty pictures, but stupid story.
Reminds me of my house!
fun!
One of our all-time favorites

The Seven Silly Eaters
Mary Ann Hoberman
Manufacturer: Voyager Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0152024409

Book Description

Peter wants only milk, Lucy won't settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce. Each new addition to the Peters household brings a new demand for a special meal.
What's a mother to do? Even though Mrs. Peters picks, peels, strains, scrapes, poaches, fries, and kneads, the requests for special foods keep coming. It isn't until her birthday arrives that a present from her children solves the problem with a hilarious surprise that pleases everyone.

Customer Reviews:

The Seven Silly Eaters.......2007-10-05

This adorable book about silly fussy eaters captivated the heart of my 3 year old granddaughter. She loves to listen to the antics of the silly eaters--mostly because she is one as well.

Pretty pictures, but stupid story. .......2007-09-06

I'm a teacher and can spot a good children's book when I read it, and this one is no good. It teaches children that it's ok to be picky, lazy, demanding and impulsive. It also teaches that cake is a good meal. The pictures are pretty, but that's not worth the ridiculous story.

Reminds me of my house!.......2007-07-12

I have 5 silly eaters in our house and this book has become a new family favorite. All the children love it. The pictures are wonderful.

fun!.......2007-05-23

My family's most beloved bedtime story! Fun, silly story; great drawings with lots of little hints to busy moms and dads, and a happy ending...perfect bedtime story!

One of our all-time favorites.......2007-01-11

This book is wonderful. My kids love it, and so do I. Any parent whose child has gone through a picky phase with eating will appreciate it. The illustrations are funny and the writing has a poetic quality. We all love this book.

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