Just Try One Bite

By Adam Mansbach, Camila Alves McConaughey, Mike Boldt (Illustrator)

A parent tries to convince their children to eat healthy foods.

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40 pages· 590 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a hilarious twist, three determined kids face their toughest challenge yet: convincing their ice cream-loving parents to try healthy foods. As the parents gag at the sight of broccoli and kale, the kids must use all their wit and charm to win this culinary battle. Will the parents take a bite, or will their stubbornness prevail? This playful tale, filled with rhymes and laughter, invites young readers to cheer for the kids as they outsmart their parents in the quest for healthier eating habits.

From the publisher

An instant New York Times bestseller! From the bestselling author of Go the ** to Sleep and healthy eating advocate Camila Alves McConaughey comes a whimsical role reversal in which picky eater parents are confronted by their three kids, with hilarious results These three kids are determined to get their parents to put down the ice cream, cake, and chicken fried steak to just try one bite of healthy whole foods. But it’s harder than it looks when these over-the-top gagging, picky parents refuse to give things like broccoli and kale a chance. Kids will love the jaunty rhyme that’s begging to be read aloud and the opportunity to be way smarter–and healthier–than their parents.

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