New children's book by local author: "Tales for Very Picky Eaters"

[Debbie Hillman]

The writer of this new children's "food" book is a Chicago lawyer (Josh Schneider, grew up in Evanston-Wilmette).    It has won a major award from the American Library Association.  

I have not seen a copy of the book yet so I can't confirm one way or another if it would be useful for farm-to-school programs or nutrition education.  Sounds like it might be and sounds like fun to read.

-- Debbie

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Theodore Geisel Award  AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS 2012 THE MOST DISTINGUISHED BEGINNING READER BOOK:

http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/geiselaward .

 

2012 Medal winner

Tales for Very Picky Eaters, written and illustrated by Josh Schneider, published by Clarion Books, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Each of the five chapters in “Tales for Very Picky Eaters” recounts James’ refusal to eat yet another disgusting, smelly, repulsive, lumpy or slimy food. Not only picky eaters, but all readers will delight in the outrageous suggestions along with the off the wall rationale from his very clever dad for why he should become more adventurous in his food selections. James turns the table on his father when he decides to become more daring and bold in his meal choices and actually tries something new.

Schneider captures the attitude of the picky eater. The illustrations have a cartoon-flavor and are executed in watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencil.

“The dialogue presents some preposterous situations but even the most challenging words are presented in context so beginning readers can easily discern their meaning. The touches of humor make this book an engaging page turner,” said Geisel Award Committee Chair Carole D. Fiore.

[Lara Oppenheimer]

Thanks for posting, Debbie!  Right after reading this, I put this book on hold at the Chicago Public Library. All the copies are out or on hold so it sounds like it's speaking to the families!!  I'll let you all know what Ursula, my 6 1/2 year old daughter, and I think about the book.

Best,
Lara

[Debbie Hillman]

Hi, Lara --

Please do let us all know what you and your daughter think about this book.    It's good to have it both kid- and parent-tested.

Thanks.