Fruits & Vegetables
The world of plants Series
What’s inside...
A lively and colorful introduction to plants, designed to help children ages 5-7 develop key scientific skills. The book explores the variety of plant life, the importance of plants in our lives, the foods they provide, and their reproductive processes. It also explains the different parts of a plant and the growth process from a seed to a fully grown plant. Clear photographs, activities, and diagrams are included to aid understanding.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
123 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite fruit or vegetable from the book and why?
How do you think a carrot grows, and why is it important to eat?
Can you name a vegetable that starts with the same letter as your name?
What new fruit would you like to try after reading this book?
How do you feel when you eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real fruits and vegetables during the reading session to let children touch and smell them, making connections between the book and the real items.
Encourage your child to draw or color their favorite fruit or vegetable from the book, enhancing their creative connection to the material.
After reading, have a snack time that includes some of the fruits or vegetables from the book to let them experience the flavors talked about.
Ask your child to help prepare a simple dish using their favorite produce from the book, fostering a hands-on understanding of healthy eating.
Relate the benefits of each fruit or vegetable to superpowers, such as how carrots improve vision, making the book's content relevant to their personal growth.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Healthy Eating
Explanation: Through colorful illustrations and fun characters, 'Fruits & Vegetables' introduces children to the variety of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their importance to our health.
Real-World Application: Children will be more inclined to choose fruits and vegetables during meals, understanding their benefits to overall well-being.
Example Lesson: Diversity and Variety
Explanation: The book showcases a wide range of fruits and vegetables from around the world, teaching children about cultural diversity and the richness of global agriculture.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to appreciate and respect different cultures through the foods they eat, fostering a sense of global citizenship from a young age.
Example Lesson: Caring for the Environment
Explanation: Carrie Branigan subtly highlights how fruits and vegetables are grown, including mentions of organic farming, which can educate children on sustainable practices.
Real-World Application: Children may develop an interest in gardening or become more conscious of the environmental impact of their food choices.
Example Lesson: Patience and Growth
Explanation: 'Fruits & Vegetables' illustrates the life cycle of plants, showing the slow process from seed to produce, teaching patience and care.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of patience and dedication through nurturing a plant or waiting for their favorite fruit to come into season.
Example Lesson: Exploration and Learning
Explanation: The interactive approach of the book encourages children to explore more about each fruit and vegetable, sparking curiosity and a love for learning.
Real-World Application: This can lead to children engaging in further learning activities such as cooking, gardening, or researching more about nutrition.