N is for Nutrition - by Todd Skene & Aulakh (Paperback)

About the Book

Go on a farm-to-table journey through a colorful alphabet of fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods as several adorable kids learn about nutrition. Written in rhymes using positive language, kids will learn the plant-based food groups, the power of nutrients, and the joy of farming, cooking, and eating healthy!

Book Synopsis

Journey through a colorful alphabet of fruits, vegetables and more with N is for Nutrition!

N is for Nutrition takes several adorable kids on a farm-to-table exploration, as they learn about plant-based food and nutrition. The book is full of colorful illustrations and is written with smart and simple rhymes, using positive language as it goes through each letter in the alphabet.

Kids will learn about:

• The plant-based food groups
• The power of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and protein
• A rainbow of colorful foods and tasty flavors
• The joy of farming, gardening, cooking, and eating healthy!

An alphabetical directory at the back contains over 210 plant-based foods while all the primary and secondary colors and several other colors are mentioned throughout the book. Another unique feature is the inclusion of herbs and spices.

"This is a much needed nutrition education tool for parents, caregivers, early elementary school teachers and librarians. It highlights veggies, fruits, legumes, and herbs and their health benefits in a happy, fun, and colorful way!!"

- Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Expert

"If you're looking to introduce new foods in a fun and playful way, this rhyming book is a great introduction to expanding tiny palates. Interesting facts are woven into the text, highlighting both common and unique plant-based foods from A to Z. This book is sure to get your kids curious about trying something new."

- Arielle "Dani" Lebovitz MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE, Author of "Where Do Bananas Come From? A Book of Fruits", and "Where Does Broccoli Come From? A Book of Vegetables"

​"As a Registered Dietitian and a mom, I'm always looking for fun books that help reinforce healthy habits. What better way to learn about plant-based food and nutrition than a book with rhymes, the alphabet, and colorful illustrations - this book's recipe is a winner!"

- Alexandra Caspero MA RD, Author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation, award winning blogger and plant-based chef

"An inspiring and playful book that positively frames eating plant based foods to nourish, energize and protect the body. Filled with messages the whole family will benefit from."

- Sherry Strong, Author of Return to Food & Founder of Sweet Freedom

"N is for Nutrition cleverly introduces the concept of nutrition to kids...things like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and more. Full of beautiful illustrations, attractive to any child."

- Marlene Hillyer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition

Review Quotes

Advance praise for N is for Nutrition:

"N is for Nutrition cleverly introduces the concept of nutrition to kids... things like vitamins, minerals, fiber and more. Full of beautiful illustrations, attractive to any child."
--Marlene Hillyer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition

"An inspiring and playful book that positively frames eating plant foods to nourish, energize and protect the body. Filled with messages the whole family will benefit from."
--Sherry Strong, Author of Return to Food & Founder of Sweet Freedom

"As a Registered Dietitian and a mom, I'm always looking for fun books that help reinforce healthy habits. What better way to learn about plant-based food and nutrition than a book with rhymes, the alphabet, and colorful
illustrations - this book's recipe is a winner!"
--Alexandra Caspero MA, Registered Dietitian, Author of Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation, award-winning blogger and plant-based chef