Oliver's Vegetables

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Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. I was asked to read this book by children aged 3 - 4, who found the story very funny due to Oliver only liking chips to eat. Throughout the story you see the growth in Oliver’s eating habits, when eventually you see Oliver eating carrots, spinach, rhubarb, cabbage and beetroot. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc. We have an array of resources and activities that go wonderfully in conjunction with the brilliant storybook.

Slightly on the minus side - speaking only as an adult here - I used to feel slightly riled by the suggestion that a child could be so easily conned into eating vegetables. A delightful read that introduces days of the week and teaches young children about healthy eating – the perfect story for parents with fussy eaters.My grandchildren (aged 3 and 4) love this little book as a bedtime story and I bought a further copy as a birthday present for another 4 year old who absolutely loves vegetables and helps her grandparents to grow them. It is important for young students to learn that just because one part of a plant is edible, that does not mean all the other parts should be eaten. We all loved the beautiful illustrations, they have a certain impressionistic feel to them - you really have to look to find out what's going on. The discovery process he goes through, trying new vegetables with his grandfather makes for a gentle read with children. Vivian French's colourful book Oliver's Vegetables is a fantastic story to read aloud with your class.

This video link is provided to help an adult assess the book's suitability for a child's situation before purchasing it.In layman’s terminology, a fruit is something that comes from a plant that is sweet and usually eaten as a dessert or snack. Bring in a couple of potted plant to provide live samples of each part ,or take a walk in the classroom garden or schoolyard and identify roots, stems, leaves, and flowers on plants you find outside. From major author Vivian French, this colourful seek-and-find tale puts the joys of healthy eating at the top of the menu. Along the way he discovers many other types of vegetables and learns that he likes more than just French fries. Next, show them examples of vegetables representing each part of the plant and ask them to sort them into different piles by part.