The Vegetables We Eat [Paperback]

Gail Gibons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008 | Age Range: 5 and up

Who knew there were so many different kinds of vegetables? From glossy red peppers to lush, leafy greens to plump orange pumpkins, vegetables are explored in depth in this fascinating picture book that clearly explains the many vegetable varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

With so much national concern about child obesity and nutrition, this accessible, inviting introduction to vegetables, aimed at the picture-book crowd, is certainly timely. Following the tried-and-true formula found in her previous titles, Gibbons matches concise, simple text with bright, cheerful watercolor-and-ink artwork, and she adds more information in text boxes placed within the pictures. The facts range from the most basic ("It is good for us to eat vegetables. They are nutritious.") to the more advanced, such as a definition of hydroponics. Gibbons' survey is visually inclusive; the pictures show families of all shades enjoying vegetables in different ways. And the scenes in the garden, and then on the farm and at the supermarket, show both small- and large-scale production. A final page adds more interesting veggie trivia. For complementary titles about vegetables and how they're grown, pair this with George Ancona's Harvest (2001) and Deborah Kogan Ray's Lily's Garden (2002), as well as the books featured in "From Seed to Harvest," in the November 2006 issue of Book Links magazine. Engberg, Gillian --This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Review

"A clear, informative introduction to eight groups of vegetables....A simple, effective approach to the topic." (School Library Journal ) --School Library Journal

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Product Details

• Age Range: 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Holiday House; Reprint edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823421538
• ISBN-13: 978-0823421534
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 10 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Diet & Nutrition
  • #6 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Flowers & Plants
  • #13 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Cooking

More About the Author

Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good January 27, 2011

By Christy Long

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

A very good breakdown of the types and categories of veggies. A bit over the head of my 3 year old who (ironically) loves vegetables. If the book had narrative about "how to grow veggies" and such, it would be better for his age and interest. But, as it stands, it's a cool book for a kid somewhere over 3 or 4. I learned a lot from it. Who knew a "fruit" was a category of vegetable? Not I!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The story of everyday vegetables and their importance in diet. July 10, 2007

By Midwest Book Review

Format:School & Library Binding

Leaf, root and stem are three of the eight groups of vegetables and here are details about these groups, from how they're planted and harvested to the basics of tending a home vegetable garden and making use of produce. Drawings accompany facts and add lively embellishments to the story of everyday vegetables and their importance in diet.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book April 22, 2010

By Jennifer Mcwilliams

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book has beautiful illustration. I got it for my 9 year old niece as an easter gift along with some seeds and starter pots. I think it was age appropriate for a 9 year old. I thought it might get her interested in eating veggies.