November 1, 2020
K-Gr 3-This series explains how commodities (honey, jam, cheese, pickles, pizza, and bread) are made. The titles feature a clever combination of infographics, colorful fonts and accents, and photo glossaries. Del jard�n al pepinillo (From Garden to Pickle) makes this series stand out: Basic gardening principles are woven into the pickle-making process, which will appeal to readers who want or have their own gardens at home. Each book offers opportunities to learn more by using the publisher's online content, which creates further connections between child, book, and caregiver. VERDICT Children and caregivers will be motivated to try making some of these delicious foods at home. Fun, fascinating books that are ideal for browsing.
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