Tales For Very Picky Eaters

Written by Josh Schneider

Narrated by Peter Jay Fernandez

In acclaimed author Josh Schneider's Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning book Tales for Very Picky Eaters, James' dad has to get creative to convince him to eat healthy foods. Given broccoli, James wants to know what else he can have. So his father offers tasty alternatives such as gum prechewed by children with very clean teeth and dirt walked on by cooks wearing the finest French boots. His father even has helpful suggestions for alternatives to eggs, lasagna, milk, and oatmeal- and soon, James realizes that healthy foods aren' t so bad, after all.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9781470320485

Josh Schneider

Josh Schneider is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of Tales for Very Picky Eaters and many popular picture books, including Princess Sparkle-Heart Gets a Makeover, Everybody Sleeps (But Not Fred), and Kid Amazing vs. The Blob. His first book, You'll Be Sorry, was named "Book That Provides Best Ammunition to Parents Weary of Warning Their Kids About Socking Their Siblings" by Publishers Weekly magazine. Josh lives in Chicago with his wife, Dana.

Reviews for Tales For Very Picky Eaters

[claudiathelibrarian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

5Q- The story is humorous and touching while the mixed media illustrations are equally silly, detailed, and expression-rich.5P- Kids will love this story from the moment they pick it up. The size is right for beginning readers, the text is well placed in amongst the illustrations. Picky eaters and others will enjoy the twists and turns of the story.

[jodieasley · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a neat story of James who is a very picky eater. He refuses to eat many things put in front of him so his dad cleverly presents options much worse than what he has to eat. As a teacher, I would use this as a recommendation for parents if they are struggling with their child eating.

[laurendoubleu · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4Q, 4PWhile not the quality of an award-winner, the book is well and thoughtfully written with its audience in mind. The illustrations are bright, fun, and an integral part of the story. The silliness of the stories, the beautiful artwork, and the division of the book into five short tales will appeal to even reluctant readers.

[asomers_8 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was a very cute beginner chapter book. It would be very useful as a mentor text . Students could write their own versions reason why they should eat certain foods. It would also be useful to introduce lessons on nutrition and healthy eating habits.

[sullywriter_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Broccoli, oatmeal, and mushroom lasagna are not as bad as the alternatives.