Foods

Although eating food is something we all have in common, the foods we eat differ for many reasons. Health concerns such as diabetes and food allergies, personal choices such as vegetarianism and veganism, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds all play a role in what we eat. Readers learn this as they explore accessible text that introduces them to a variety of young people like them who bring many different things to lunch at school. A relatable illustrated narrator guides them through the text, which is paired with colorful photographs of the delicious diversity of dishes found all around us.