Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of
children, just as access to good books is key to literacy
development.
To encourage reading and learning about healthy eating, share these
recommended books from Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Buddig
Lunchmeats with your children:
“How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food” by Jane Yolen and Mark
Teague. “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.
“Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Sam-I-Am tries to convince
a nameless skeptic that green eggs and ham are a delicacy to be
savored − in a house, with a mouse, in a box, with a fox, with a
goat, on a boat − to no avail. Reading this timeless classic will
help your child with phonics, rhyming and language development while
learning it really can be fun to try new foods.
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett. In this
whimsical tale there is no need for food stores because all the food
falls from the sky. This children's favorite is great for a
read-aloud and discussion about where food comes from and how it
gets from field to table.
“I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato” by Lauren Child. When
Charlie is asked to give his little sister, Lola, her dinner, he
proves he's more than up to the task. This book explores the fun and
imaginative ways Charlie finds to get Lola to eat. It's a great book
for role playing and word games and may even get your picky young
eater to try something new.
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“The Gigantic Turnip” by Alexi Tolstoy. This delightful story
based on an old Russian folk tale features a fable about planting
and harvesting with a wonderful moral.
“The Lunch Box Surprise” by Grace Maccarone. When Sam
discovers his mom forgot to pack him anything for lunch, his
classmates share with him. This multicultural book features simple
text perfect for beginning readers.
During the yearlong Be A Reader campaign, Carl Buddig & Company is
partnering with RIF to encourage parents and their children to read
together. Studies show in low-income neighborhoods, there is only
one book for every 300 children. You can help a deserving child by
providing access to free books. Join the movement and help get books
to children who need them the most.
For more information about the Be A Reader campaign visit
www.Buddig.com. For more ideas on activities, tips and resources to
help your child discover the joy of reading, visit www.RIF.org.
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