For young readers
Peculiar Produce: The Alphabet Book
By Thomas Moya; illustrated by Arthur Grau, senior communications officer in the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
Hand Press Ink · 2021
A picture book that teaches about uncommon foods and introduces readers to children's names from different cultures. Using alliterative text and aspirational vocabulary to encourage discussion of body image and healthy eating, characters represent fruits and vegetables that highlight differences and imperfections.
From Summer 2021 recommended reading from MIT (MIT News). Cover image via Google Books.
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