About This Book
You would reach for this book when the dinner table has become a battleground and your child regards anything green with immediate suspicion. Peas addresses the common challenge of picky eating by shifting the focus from the pressure of 'eating your vegetables' to a sense of playful discovery. It is a gentle, low-pressure invitation for children to look at their food through a lens of curiosity rather than anxiety. The story explores the journey of the humble pea, using humor and bright imagery to reframe it as something small, mighty, and interesting. It is perfectly suited for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-6) who are asserting their independence. By validating a child's hesitation while modeling a positive relationship with food, the book helps parents transform mealtime from a power struggle into a shared moment of wonder and gratitude for nature's gifts.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and focuses on the physical world. There are no sensitive topics such as death or disability; it addresses the social-emotional stress of mealtime in a hopeful, lighthearted manner.
Ideal Reader
A 3-year-old who has recently started pushing their plate away, or a preschooler who loves gardening and wants to know more about where their food comes from.
