Rosalía y las verduras que no se comía

Gr 2-5–Red-haired Rosalía heads home from school dreaming of all the tasty snacks she’ll eat once she gets there—cakes, pasta, soda, and more. Instead, she’s met with plates filled with veggies. She is disgusted and tries to sneak some of the greens to her pet. Her parents teach her that if she wants to go on great adventures, she’ll have to eat nutritious food to give her energy and focus. Her mother charges her with learning about all the foods that she can eat for a balanced diet—proteins, dairy, grains, and of course, veggies. Rosalía takes it in, going on a cartoonlike, fantastical journey through the food pyramid, and even learns a new exercise routine. The rhyming text is sing-songy and matches the zany feel of the bright art. The vibrant red of Rosalía’s hair and her scary-wide eyes and mouth make this preachy story more appetizing. The back matter includes a more in-depth explanation of the food pyramid, jokes and riddles, and a recipe for a pineapple salad.