Gazpacho for Nacho
What’s inside...
Nacho is a character who loves to eat only gazpacho for every meal. However, his culinary preferences change when he discovers a wide variety of mouthwatering vegetables at the market. This rhyming story, infused with Spanish words, aims to entertain young chefs and also includes a gazpacho recipe and a Spanish glossary.
Discussion points
What do you think Nacho felt when he tried different foods for the first time?
Why is it important to try new things, just like Nacho did with different dishes?
How do you think Nacho's mom felt seeing him explore new foods?
What new foods would you like to try, and why?
If you could create your own dish like Nacho, what would it include?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, pause at new food items introduced in the story, and ask your child if they have ever tried it or would like to.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences with food, discussing any hesitations or excitement they've felt trying something new.
Encourage your child to describe what they think each dish might taste like based on the illustrations.
Post-reading, consider experimenting in the kitchen with your child to create a fun dish, inspired by the book.
Use expressive reading to keep your child engaged, changing your tone of voice with different characters and dramatic scenes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of trying new foods
Explanation: Nacho insists on only eating gazpacho but is later introduced to various other foods, expanding his culinary horizons
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be open to new food experiences and diversify their diet.
Example Lesson: Cultural appreciation
Explanation: The book introduces various Spanish words and dishes, providing a glimpse into Spanish cuisine and culture
Real-World Application: Help children to appreciate and respect different cultures and their traditions.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: Nacho uses his imagination to think of new recipes, showing creativity in solving his problem of what to eat.
Real-World Application: Inspire children to think creatively when faced with challenges, using their unique ideas to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Sharing with others
Explanation: Nacho shares his unique recipes with friends and family, emphasizing the joy of sharing.
Real-World Application: Teach children the importance of sharing with others to build strong, supportive relationships.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Nacho’s journey from a picky eater to exploring a variety of foods demonstrates perseverance.
Real-World Application: Encourage children to persevere through personal challenges and try new things despite initial reluctance.