Las Espinacas de Sylvia - by Katherine Pryor (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Sylvia always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia's teacher gi ves her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A PICKY EATER DISCOVERS THE JOY OF GROWING FOOD AND THE PLEASURE OF TASTING SOMETHING NEW. </b> <b>THE SPANISH EDITION OF SYLVIA'S SPINACH. </b> Sylvia always says no to spinach. But one day Sylvia's teacher gives her a packet of spinach seeds to plant for the school garden. Overcoming her initial reluctance and giving the seeds a little love and patience, Sylvia discovers the joy of growing food and the pleasure of tasting something new. <p/>Parents will identify with the challenge of feeding healthy food to a picky eater during family dinner. Educators will understand the magic and rewards of school gardens. Best of all, young readers will celebrate Sylvia's strong will, curiosity, and, maybe, her love of spinach. <p/>Katherine Pryor made her picture book debut with <i>Sylvia's Spinach</i>, which has been widely used for nutrition education and school garden curriculum. Anna Raff's many children's books include World Rat Day by Children s Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis. Katherine and Anna teamed up for their second book together, <i>Zora's Zucchini</i>, published in 2015. <i>Sylvia's Spinach</i> was named among 15 Books for Future Foodies by Food Tank and is a Whole Kids Foundation Book Club selection for September 2016.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Una niña que odia las espinacas se convierte en una niña que adora las espinacas después de que las tiene que sembrar en el jardín de su escuela... Esta estrategia podría ser útil para ciertas personas que son difíciles de complacer. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> "A young spinach hater becomes a spinach lover after she has to grow her own in a class garden...For certain picky eaters, the suggested strategy just might work." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <i>Las Espinacas de Silvia</i> me recordó que hay un ingrediente secreto en la alimentación saludable: ¡volverla divertida! --<i>Ian Cheney, cofundadora de FoodCorps</i> "<i>Sylvia's Spinach</i> reminded me that there's a special, secret ingredient in healthy eating -- having fun! With great warmth and humor, this book captures the infectious joy of planting one's first seed." --<i>Ian Cheney, Co-founder, FoodCorps</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Review for SYLVIA'S SPINACH (English edition) <b>- Whole Kids Foundation Book Club Selection</b> <b>- 15 Books For Future Foodies, <i>Food Tank: The Food Think Tank</i></b> <p/>"A young spinach hater becomes a spinach lover after she has to grow her own in a class garden...For certain picky eaters, the suggested strategy just might work."<br>--<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> <p/>"Pryor's lesson about healthy eating and trying new things is delivered with a light touch thanks to Raff's airy ink washes."<br>--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/>Adults and children are sure to see familiar expressions and recognize Sylvia's objections in the easy language and playful illustrations of <i>Sylvia's Spinach</i>."<br>--<b><i>Reading Rocket</i></b> <p/>"Every child can identify with [Sylvia] as she tastes a new food for the first time... Readers will have fun getting to know Sylvia, and will eagerly join in a discussion of eating habits."<br>--<b>CLCD, Children's Literature Comprehensive Database</b> <p/>"<i>Sylvia's Spinach</i> reminded me that there's a special, secret ingredient in healthy eating -- having fun! With great warmth and humor, this book captures the infectious joy of planting one's first seed."<br>--<b>Ian Cheney, Co-founder, FoodCorps</b> <p/>"Understanding food production is pivotal in a child's development of food habits. The more familiar and accessible this information, the easier it becomes for a kid to eat healthy. <i>Sylvia's Spinach</i> accomplishes this conversation in an approachable, kid-friendly way -- from start to finish."<br>--<b>Ann Cooper, Renegade Lunch Lady, Nutrition Services Director, Boulder Valley (CO) School District; </b><br>
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