A is for Artichoke: A Foodie Alphabet from Artichoke to Zest

by America's Test Kitchen Kids (Author)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Handpicked by Amazon kids' books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box--a children's subscription that inspires a love of reading.An Amazon Best Book of the Month!The perfect first alphabet book for your little future foodie--straight from the experts at America's Test Kitchen!This is so much more than an alphabet book! From artichokes to ganache and from oven to zest, this is a whimsical and informative introduction to words and kitchen concepts. Not your average baby book about food, future chefs and food fans of all ages will delight in reading about everything kitchen-related! Three levels of learning means this book will grow with your little one from foodie basics to kitchen confidence!Perfect for little ones who enjoy Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert and want to take the food learning to the next level. No other board book features ABCs and food in this way--and no other board book features the expertise of the cooks at America's Test Kitchen!
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School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 4--This is not your typical concept book where "A is for Apple" and "B is for Banana." Rather, this is an informational primer for young foodies and those interested in basic nutrition and cooking tips. Here readers find that "A is for Artichoke," "B is for Brine," and "D is for Dulse" (as the text explains, "Sea vegetables are some of the most nutritious food on the planet."). This board book can be used in multiple ways. The youngest of readers will enjoy identifying the letters and laughing at the anthropomorphized food. The book can extend beyond the early years as each page also includes a definition and some background information on the profiled food or ingredient. America's Test Kitchen is known for teaching home cooks, and this is their first board book venture to hopefully inspire the youngest of chefs. While it may not be a read-it-again bedtime favorite, many young children will enjoy the graphics and the new vocabulary. It is never too early to expose children to rich and complex terminology as well as important nutritional education. VERDICT Foodies will love this celebration of all good things to eat. Also an excellent introduction to more complex culinary vocabulary.--Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
America's Test Kitchen Kids

America's Test Kitchen has been teaching home cooks to be successful in the kitchen for 25 years. Millions watch our shows on public television, read our magazines and books, or rely on our websites. Kids, it's your turn! To learn more, visit www.americastestkitchen.com/kids.

Maddie Frost is an author, illustrator, and food-lover from New England. She makes her art by scanning paper then digitally cutting and pasting shapes together (with snacks always at her desk!). Visit her at maddie-frost.com.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781492670032
Lexile Measure
970
Guided Reading Level
S
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Publication date
October 16, 2018
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF013010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Alphabet
JNF014000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Cooking & Food
Library of Congress categories
Alphabet
Food
Alphabet books
Board books
Artichokes

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