!Muy verde! / Too Green!
Published on 8. August 2023
Book
Board book
26 pages
978-1-64686-994-7 (ISBN)
Description
Shortlisted for the Spanish CLEL Bell Awards
"Introducing new foods to a skeptical child, an issue faced by most every parent, is joyously tackled in this bilingual board book" - School Library Journal
A young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it's time to eat, he refuses to try it. After seeing his parents enjoy the meal, he finally decides to give it a taste - and discovers he likes it after all! This playful story, full of humor and sound effects, offers a positive approach to handling food reluctance. Bilingual Spanish edition.
Encourages trying new foods with a fun, relatable story
Highlights the supportive role of parents in mealtime experiences
Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments
"Introducing new foods to a skeptical child, an issue faced by most every parent, is joyously tackled in this bilingual board book" - School Library Journal
A young child helps his Mum and Mama prepare a green vegetable soup, but when it's time to eat, he refuses to try it. After seeing his parents enjoy the meal, he finally decides to give it a taste - and discovers he likes it after all! This playful story, full of humor and sound effects, offers a positive approach to handling food reluctance. Bilingual Spanish edition.
Encourages trying new foods with a fun, relatable story
Highlights the supportive role of parents in mealtime experiences
Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments
Reviews / Votes
"Introducing new foods to a skeptical child, an issue faced by most every parent, is joyously tackled in this bilingual board book . . . This book is a welcome addition to any library, especially those seeking to expand bilingual shelves." - School Library Journal Shortlisted for the Spanish CLEL Bell AwardsMore details
Series
Language
Spanish
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Up to Preschool, Interest Age: From 2 to 3 years
Edition type
Bilingual edition
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64686-994-7 (9781646869947)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Sumana Seeboruth is the award-winning author of the Feelings & Firsts book series for toddlers. She lives in London with her husband and two children, and works in the city. Her writing is inspired by the natural world, family, and childhood memories of trips to India. When she is not writing, she can be found quietly rummaging through antique shops or jamming loudly in the lounge with her music-obsessed family.
Maribel Castells is an award-winning illustrator and children's book artist from Mallorca, Spain. She creates welcoming, emotionally resonant scenes infused with subtle comedy and charm. Her expressive, signature visual style balances geometric shapes and a finely tuned sensitivity to detail, enriched by a lively interplay of textures and patterns. In addition to illustrating, she advocates for creative education. Her workshop on the joy of making images and stories, "Creating Illustrated Books," has reached more than a thousand children in Mallorca.
Maribel Castells is an award-winning illustrator and children's book artist from Mallorca, Spain. She creates welcoming, emotionally resonant scenes infused with subtle comedy and charm. Her expressive, signature visual style balances geometric shapes and a finely tuned sensitivity to detail, enriched by a lively interplay of textures and patterns. In addition to illustrating, she advocates for creative education. Her workshop on the joy of making images and stories, "Creating Illustrated Books," has reached more than a thousand children in Mallorca.