See What we Eat! A First Book of Healthy Eating

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 4, 2018

Review

This narrative nonfiction tells the story of a group of five young children who want to make apple crisp to bring to a community meal, while giving facts about nutrition and how food grows at the bottom of most pages as well. The multicultural group of children go to Aunt Sara's farm where they learn about growing wheat, chicken, cows, growing and picking apples, and composting. On the way home, they stop at the grocery store to collect the rest of the needed ingredients, make the apple crisp, and bring it to the dinner. The idea of purchasing local ingredients is a highlighted. This facts presented are good, though not extensive. A table of contents, words to know, and the apple crisp recipe are included.

Overall Book Score: good