Adelita & the Veggie Cousins | Adelita y las primas verduritas

Written by Diane Gonzales Bertrand | Piñata Books
Ages 4 to 8 | ISBN 978-1558856998

On the first day of her new school, nervous Adelita learns that vegetables can have similarities and differences, as can new friends. Adelita quietly observes her teacher lead a lesson on the colors, names, and health benefits of vegetables. As the healthy-eating lesson ends, friendships expand into reading-circle time; Adelita and her classmates parallel a “rainbow of vegetables” as veggie friends. The dual message of nutrition and diversity will find its place in today’s curriculum and can augment units on food, language and culture.

Named to the 2012-2013 Tejas Star Book Award List.