All The Delicious Food You Will Eat
All The Delicious Food You Will Eat Series
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All The Delicious Food You Will Eat, written by Nam Nguyen and illustrated by Janelle Viray, is a rhythmic verse book that introduces children to various types of foods from different cultures. It encourages children to try new dishes and explore the culinary world. The book aims to make mealtime an adventurous and educational experience, perfect for reading with children anywhere.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-10
Length
45 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite food mentioned in the book, and why do you like it?
How do you think trying new foods can be exciting?
Can you think of a food you’ve never eaten but would like to try after reading this book?
Why is it important to have different types of food in our meals?
How do you think the character felt when they tried a new food?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to make the different foods come alive. Emphasize adjectives and make it fun by perhaps mimicking the tastes.
Relate the foods in the book to those your child enjoys. Ask them about their experiences and feelings towards those foods.
Encourage your child to talk about the textures and colors of the foods in the book, enhancing their sensory description skills.
Post-reading, you could explore recipes or even create a meal inspired by the book to deepen the connection with the story.
Discuss the cultural significance of diverse foods mentioned to broaden knowledge beyond just taste.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Healthy Eating
Explanation: The book takes children on a delightful journey through various foods, emphasizing nutritious choices.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to make healthier food choices at meals, understanding the benefits of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Example Lesson: Cultural Diversity Through Food
Explanation: Featuring dishes from around the world, the book introduces children to a variety of cultural cuisines.
Real-World Application: Kids can explore and appreciate global cultures, perhaps even encouraging them to try new foods from different countries.
Example Lesson: Sharing and Enjoying Meals with Others
Explanation: The story portrays characters sharing meals together, highlighting the joy of eating with family and friends.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to value family meals and see them as opportunities for bonding and sharing about their day.
Example Lesson: Trying New Things
Explanation: Characters in the book are shown trying new foods, sometimes hesitantly, but finding pleasure in the discovery.
Real-World Application: This can help children to be open to experimenting with new foods or experiences in their daily lives, reducing anxiety about the unknown.
Example Lesson: Where Food Comes From
Explanation: The book educates about the origins of different foods, showing farms, gardens, and even markets.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the process of food production and may foster a greater appreciation for the hard work involved in bringing food to their table.