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32 pp.
| Holiday |
September, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2602-7$16.95
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K-3
At the top of the beanstalk, Jack is surprised that the hungry giant doesn't want to eat him but, guided by the USDA MyPlate program, to explain food groups and recommended serving sizes. Young readers may be less inclined to swallow this advice than agenda- and curriculum-driven adults hope, but the playful food-filled art and storybook approach make it more palatable.