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A bold and graphic farm-to-table story, told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s"!

From sowing seeds in spring to savoring succotash, follow the creation of a family meal from the farm to the picnic table on a warm summer evening. Told entirely in words beginning with the letter "s," this book will give children an appreciation for the process by which their food travels to the dinner table.

Mike Austin cleverly incorporates Rubin Pfeffer's words into his art and creates a visual feast in which kids will love to indulge! Layers of humor and storytelling make this worth many revisits.

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ISBN-13:	9781524714666
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/08/2018
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	79 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

RUBIN PFEFFER is an author, agent, and veteran of the children's book industry.

MIKE AUSTIN is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Seattle with his wife, illustrator Jing Jing Tsong, and their two kids. He spends most of his time creating illustrations for his clients or working on his children's books.

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03/26/2018
This debut picture book by literary agent Pfeffer offers a vibrant celebration of gardening, nature’s bounty, family, cooperation—and the letter S. The minimal, staccato text consists solely of words beginning with that letter, a conceit the author nimbly executes without sounding forced or monotonous. Children can identify labeled objects in the spry digital collage art by Austin (Fire Engine No. 9) and sound out a creatively alliterative sequence of verbs, adjectives, and noises as they watch a family plant a garden (“Shovel soil. Sow seeds”) and sell their produce at market, where another family purchases it and works together to prepare an alfresco feast (“Sizzle, swirl, swish, sauté!”). Appearing within bands of various colors at the bottom of each spread, the large-font words are as bold and crisp as the pictures, making this a good readaloud choice. Kids (and parents) with a sweet tooth will savor an 11th-hour deviation from the story’s healthy-eating theme, as a father sneakily indulges in a late-night snack: a slice of layer cake. A simple, satisfying—and ultimately sweet—offering. Ages 3–7. (May)

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"With jaunty pictures that look striking from a distance, this farm-to-table picture book is a lively classroom read-aloud choice."—Booklist, starred review

"Vivid colors, a multiracial cast, and seamless alliteration make this book a wonderful read—not once, not twice, but again and again."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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★ 2018-03-18
This charming farm-to-table picture book hits all the right spots for the younger set. Words and pictures share center stage. The book follows the farm cycle step by step, from seed-sowing and nurturing in the spring, through harvest and market in summer, and finally to a meal shared with friends and family. Graced with abundant water and sunlight, "seed" becomes "sprout," then "shoot," then "stalk." When harvest time comes around, the bounty is "snipped" and is bound for the farmers market. At the market, farmers "sell," and shoppers "sample" before choosing what to buy. At home in the kitchen, vegetables are prepped, cooked, and seasoned. Soon, everyone sits down to a lovely picnic dinner of corn, succotash, salad, and more! Using only words starting with the letter "S" for both the clipped primary text and sound effects and labels that grace the illustrations ("Sprinkle spice. / Stir salad"; "Shake Shake"). Pfeffer has ensured his story is a playful read as well as the perfect introduction to where our food comes from. Furthermore, the spare prose pairs well with Austin's bold, graphic illustrations. Austin doesn't just skillfully incorporate Pfeffer's text directly into his art; each scene is rendered in delightful detail and features numerous layers of storytelling waiting to be revealed. Vivid colors, a multiracial cast, and seamless alliteration make this book a wonderful read—not once, not twice, but again and again. (Picture book. 3-6)

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