Book Review: Edible Colors-Jennifer Vogel Bass

Carrots are orange but did you know they could also be purple, white, or yellow? Or how about corn being red, white, and blue besides yellow? And did you know about red bananas, blue pumpkins and Buddha's Hand? How amazing can fruit and vegetables be!!

I love this vibrant colorful book ( and am a fruit and veggie lover.) Besides being a color primer, this book encourages children to think beyond the color box and fruit and vegetables are really cool ( besides being good to eat.) I do use there was some background information on each item featured, but maybe that would be a great activity for the classroom.

Edible Colors by Jennifer Vogel Bass
Age Range: 2 and up
*** 1/2 ( 3 and half stars)

Note-For those wondering what a Buddha's Hand is, it's a Japanese citrus that looks like creepy hand, here is a picture.)



Looking for more books on fruits and vegetables? Here are some suggestions:

• Little Sweet Potato by Amy Bloom
• Fruit and Vegetables  by Carrie Branigan
• Veggies with Wedgies by Todd Doodler
• Fruit  by Honor Head