The ABC'S of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond

THE ABC'S OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND BEYOND By Steve Charney and David Goldbeck with illustrations by Maria Burgaleta Larson

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If you are looking for a vegetarian-and vegan-friendly children's book that promotes the consumption of fruits and vegetables, you will love The ABC's of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond. Part I consists of poems describing fruits and vegetables in alphabetical order. Cute drawings accompany each food item. This section would be especially good for children between the ages of 4 and 6.

Part II of this book contains vegetarian recipes using fruits and vegetables, many of which are vegan or can easily be made vegan. It also includes jokes/riddles, fun project ideas, recommended books and websites, and more. This section is in alphabetical order as well and is suited for older children, from the ages of 7 to 12.

Readers should definitely recommend that their local library purchase this book.

The ABC' s of Fruils and Vegetables and Beyond (ISBN 1-886101-07-8) is published by Ceres Press and can be ordered at <www.healthyhighways.com>. This book is 112 pages and retails for $16.95. Reviewed by Debra Wasserman.

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