The Veggie Friends: Charlie the Carrot

(Hardback)

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Rich in antioxidants and probiotics, vegetables provide young children with long lasting health benefits, including boosting their immune system, improving digestion, promoting mental and physical growth, increasing memory and cognitive capacity, and preventing a variety of diseases. Studies have found that interesting characters and easy-to-read and remember narrative increases a child's interest in a story and the message it aims to convey. By creating fun characters, such as Charlie the Carrot, and short and simple rhymes that children can easily remember, this book hopes to engage young readers in the story of Charlie and his friends and how they help keep them strong, happy, and healthy. Combining the book with healthy eating habits and other resources will increase vegetable consumption in children and support their overall health and wellness.

Author Bio

Gigi is the pseudonym for a loving grandmother who wishes to contribute to her grand-daughter and other children's wellness by giving them a reason to eat their vegetables and fruits. Though more inclined to eat chocolate than vegetables herself, she believes that proper nutrition contributes to the development of healthy bodies and healthy minds. Combining her background working with children, amusing rhymes, and interesting characters, she hopes the Veggie Friends will help her young readers understand the value of eating well and staying healthy, happy, and strong.