About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to transform a routine trip to the grocery store or local market into a vibrant, sensory adventure. This rhythmic, poetic journey follows a family as they prepare their farm goods and travel to a bustling market, celebrating the hard work of growing food and the joy of community exchange. Through Lois Ehlert's signature bold collage art, children are introduced to the concepts of commerce, craftsmanship, and the beauty of fresh produce. It is an ideal pick for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3-7) to build vocabulary and appreciation for the natural world. Parents will value how the book fosters a sense of gratitude for the people and processes that bring food to our tables, all while maintaining a playful, upbeat tone that is perfect for a cozy read-aloud.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It focuses on community and agriculture with no depictions of conflict or distress. The approach is celebratory and direct.
Ideal Reader
A 4-year-old who is a 'sensory seeker' and loves identifying shapes and colors, or a child who has just visited their first farmers market and wants to relive the experience of seeing where food comes from.
