Book Review

Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli

by Barbara Jean Hicks, illustrated by Sue Hendra
Review by Cathe Olson

Monsters don't eat broccoli? No way! They prefer tractors, rocket ships, and "wheely, steely stew" . . . but "fum, foe, fie, fee, monsters don't eat broccoli!" However, much to their surprise . . . the "crunchy, munchy trees" they so adore are actually... you guessed it... broccoli!

I'm always thrilled to find a book that encourages kids to eat healthy foods in a fun, non-preachy way. This rollicking new hardcover picture book is packed with bright, colorful (not scary) monsters in a variety of locations from trailer parks to outer space. The sing-song rhythm and rhyme of Hicks' clever text will have children chanting along to every "fum, foe, fie, fee."

Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli is great choice for younger children (2-7 years old) and an excellent choice for schools and preschools that want to promote healthier eating habits. I will add the caveat for VegFamily readers that this book has a nonvegetarian page where the monsters eat "fish and ships."

Buy a copy of Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli now!

Cathe Olson is the author of the new nondairy ice cream cookbook: Lick It! Cream Dreamy Vegan Ice Cream Your Mouth Will Love, as well as Simply Natural Baby Food and The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook. Visit Cathe's website at www.simplynaturalbooks.com and her blog at http://catheolson.blogspot.com.

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