The classic story about a town that’s “weather” is actually food! They do not have rain; they have soup (or potatoes)! This book teaches children about the importance of family meals, food variety, portion sizes, and using leftovers as snacks (instead of junk food). For ages 4+.
Berger, M., & Hafner, M. (1985). Germs make me sick! New York: Crowell.
Colorfully illustrated book explains in simple terms about germs and how they make us sick. This book explains how germs and viruses are transmitted from person to person and also gives some basic rules for good health. It also gives some symptoms of illnesses so that a child can be aware if he might be becoming …show more content…
From going to school, to a fight on the playground, to getting a new baby in the family-Little Bear is one busy bear! Nice illustrations will keep children’s eyes glued to the page. For ages 4-7
Lin, G. (1999). The ugly vegetables. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge-Brookfield, CT: Millbrook Press.
This cute book is beautifully illustrated by the author and tells the story of a little girl who wants a flower garden, but her mother has planted a vegetable garden. She thinks that the vegetables are “ugly.” But one day, when her mother makes vegetable soup out of these “ugly vegetables,” the whole neighborhood brings flowers as offerings for a bowl of the yummy soup. The girl learns that ugly vegetables can be quite tasty! For ages 4+.
Llewellyn, C., & Gordon, M. (2006). Watch out! Around town. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series.
This book is written in simple language that small children can understand. “Watch out! Around Town,” is a colorfully illustrated book full of safety tips such as how not to get lost in places such as the grocery store, the playground, or a movie theatre. It also teaches about stranger danger! For ages