I had such a great time sharing my new book,
"We Eat Food That's Fresh", written by
Angela Russ-Ayon, with two classrooms yesterday!
After reading the story and listening to the fun bouncy sing along song we had fun making art projects.
In Mrs. McMath's 1st grade class each student decorated their paper "I'm the Chef" hat and cut it out. With a little help and a little tape they were fit to size and ready to wear.
We all worked together to decorate an eight foot banner with our favorite fruits and vegetables using soft pastels, my favorite art medium ;)
Here's a picture of the colorful banner made by Mrs. McMath's talented 1st graders:
In Mrs Rios' kindergarden class we also worked together to make a mouth watering banner with loads of fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, I left in a rush and forgot to take a picture.
Summer picnics must be on the students minds, because watermelons were definately a favorite in both classrooms!
After reading the story and listening to the fun bouncy sing along song we had fun making art projects.
"City of Trees" exhibit at
"Pastel Plus"
Here it is.. it finally arrived! I can't tell you how excited I am.
My first copy of "We Eat Food That's Fresh". The book will be released for purchase soon and I'll be sure to keep you posted when it's available!
You can pre-order it on Amazon.com
LEFT: "We Eat Food That's Fresh!"
and happy illustrator (me)
It's all about a whimsical chef who encourages children to try new foods. He stirs up their interest in fruits and vegetables in the garden, kitchen and while on an outing to the beach.
It comes with a musical CD that will delight children with easy rhymes and repetitive verses. I'm sure this fun and persuasive chef will have them tasting new fruits & veggies in no time!
Mmmm... yummy! Makes me want to eat something fresh right now! 
The Playhouse
