About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is experiencing a 'big' feeling they cannot quite name or when mealtime has become a source of tension. Foodie Faces uses vibrant, whimsical edible art to translate abstract emotions into concrete, recognizable images. By turning strawberries, pita bread, and peas into facial features, the book helps children identify feelings like shyness, grumpiness, and joy in a non-threatening and playful way. This board book is perfectly calibrated for ages 0 to 3, using high-contrast food photography that captures the attention of even the youngest readers. Beyond emotional literacy, it serves as a gentle bridge for picky eaters, re-contextualizing fruits and vegetables as elements of play and creativity rather than just something they 'have' to eat. It is an excellent tool for parents looking to foster both emotional intelligence and a positive relationship with healthy food.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on universal human emotions.
Ideal Reader
A two or three-year-old who is beginning to assert their independence at the dinner table or a child who is visually driven and enjoys 'finding' hidden shapes and faces in everyday objects.
