rah rah radishes a vegetable chant by april pulley sayre

While featuring the ubiquitous (carrots, corn, apples), Sayre's paeans to produce also capture the deliciously unfamiliar (kohlrabi, rambutan, mangosteen), and might be the first step to children's healthy eating.

Her read-aloud books, known for their lyricism and scientific precision, have been translated into French, Dutch, Japanese, and Korean. 'The infectiously joyful cadence of the chants and the enticingly photographed fruits and vegetables guarantee bouncing and clapping along with probably demands for repeated readings (and possibly trips to the nearest farmer's market). April Pulley Sayre is an award-winning author of over 65 natural history books for children and adults.

Library Media Connection, November/December 2011 It is a great addition to a preschool or primary grade collection.' 'Use this text with a unit on nutrition or gardening, or before a field trip to the market. ISBN 10 144242141X ISBN 13 9781442421417 Publisher Beach Lane Books Date Published 2011 Keywords Rah, Rah, Radishes: A Vegetable Chant Sayre, April Pulley. Rah, Rah, Radishes: A Vegetable Chant, Beach Lane Books, 2011. 'A call to farms.the brilliant colors and inviting textures might just tempt a few picky eaters.'- Publishers Weekly Trout Are Made of Trees, Charlesbridge, 2008. A good, sturdy, health-conscious choice.'- Booklist 'Makes produce seem downright fun.Families could read this together before or after a trip to the grocery store or farmers’ market teachers and librarians could feature it on Earth Day or any time resources are needed about food, health, or plants. * 'Sayre’s catchy, rhyming verse has an infectious rhythm that begs to be read aloud.With its upbeat, easy-to-digest text and large, clear images, this book will become a go-to choice in spring-themed preschool storytimes and early elementary health or environmental units.”- School Library Journal, starred review * 'Let’s hear it for the veggies! This cheerful chant pairs pithy couplets with the author’s photographs of farmer’s market beauties.A winning recipe blending crispy verse and fresh photography.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Rah rah radishes a vegetable chant by april pulley sayre