How Are You Peeling?
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$1576
Picture Book · Ages 2–3 · 1999 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

How Are You Peeling?

By Joost Elffers, Saxton Freymann, Saxton Freyman (Illustrator)

Discover emotions through whimsical food sculptures.

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48 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where food comes alive, expressing human emotions in delightful sculptures. From thoughtful peppers to frowning grapefruits, each creation tells a story. What feelings will you uncover?

From the publisher

An extraordinary picture book from the co-creator of Play with Your Food features an abundance of lively food sculptures that are the epitome of human emotions, from pensive peppers to grimacing grapefruits. 150,000 first printing.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1999)
At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
178
Reading age
2–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
370L
Themes & topics
Books about emotionsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about emotional intelligenceBooks about feelingsBooks about validation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
October 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1999
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439104319

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