Time To Eat: A babies book to learn to eat everything. Interactive and with a flap!
Bit by Bit I Learn More and I Grow Big Series
What’s inside...
Fanti, a baby elephant, is very hungry and has learned to eat on her own. She loves to eat everything and faces the challenge of finishing all her food. This interactive story is part of the 'Bit by Bit I Learn More and I Grow Big' collection, designed for children from 0 to 3 years old. The collection features stories with animal characters who tackle their first big challenges, supervised by early year's educators. The books are interactive, made of cardboard with handles for easy carrying, and have fun illustrations with flaps to open on the last page. The main animal character of each story encourages a friend to learn as well, and the text is in CAPITAL letters for easy reading by young children. This collection is an ideal tool to help babies with their first big challenges like eating, sleeping, dressing, and more.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of your favorite foods that you saw in the book?
How do you think the animals felt when they tried new foods?
Why do you think it's important to eat different kinds of foods?
Which food from the book would you like to try, and why?
How do you feel when you try new foods?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, flip through the pages with your child and pick out foods you both recognize.
While reading, emphasize the colorful illustrations and relate them to foods your child enjoys.
Ask your child to describe how different foods might taste, using their imagination.
After reading, consider planning a meal inspired by the book to make the experience interactive and practical.
Praise your child for being open to discussing different foods, which reinforces positive eating behaviors.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Trying New Foods
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore a variety of foods through interactive flaps, presenting each new food as an exciting discovery.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to be more open to tasting different kinds of foods during meal times, reducing pickiness.
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating Habits
Explanation: Each flap reveals wholesome food options and explains their benefits, subtly teaching children about nutrition.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to make healthier food choices, understanding the importance of nourishing their bodies.
Example Lesson: Mealtime Manners
Explanation: The book demonstrates the social aspect of eating, showing characters saying 'please' and 'thank you', and enjoying meals together.
Real-World Application: Children can mimic these behaviors, leading to better social skills and manners at the dining table.
Example Lesson: Patience and Anticipation
Explanation: Interactive flaps build anticipation for what’s next, teaching children the value of patience as they explore the pages.
Real-World Application: This translates to real-world scenarios where children learn to wait their turn or look forward to events with composure.
Example Lesson: Family Bonding
Explanation: The shared reading experience, coupled with discussing each revealed food, fosters a sense of togetherness.
Real-World Application: Encourages family meal times where everyone can share their day and enjoy discovering new foods together.