Picky Nicky
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1996 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Picky Nicky

Written by Cathy East Dubowski and Mark Dubowski

A picky eater faces a clever family plan to change her ways.

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32 pages· 232 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Nicky, a notoriously picky eater, insists she'd rather munch on bees and parrots than touch peas and carrots. Her family, determined to broaden her palate, concocts a creative scheme. Will their plan succeed, or will Nicky's stubbornness prevail? Dive into this delightful tale of culinary challenges and family ingenuity, where every meal becomes an adventure and every bite a potential breakthrough. Can Nicky's taste buds be transformed, or will her finicky habits win out in the end?

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Picky eater Nicky declares that she would rather eat bees and parrots than peas and carrots until her inventive family devises a clever plan to overcome her finicky habits. Original.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
232
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about picky-eatingBooks about problem solvingBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about foodBooks about family
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Book details

Publication
Published
January 1, 1996
First published
April 16, 1996
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448412955

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