The Seven Silly Eaters

Written by Mary Ann Hoberman · Illustrated by Marla Frazee

A family of picky eaters surprises their mother with a special twist.

6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,319 ratings

40 pages· 1,250 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a household where each child demands a unique meal, chaos reigns. Peter insists on milk, Lucy craves lemonade, and Jack won't eat anything but applesauce. As the family grows, so do the culinary challenges. But when the seven fussy eaters come together, they concoct a surprise that leaves their mother speechless. Can this unexpected twist turn a chaotic kitchen into a heartwarming celebration? Discover how a mother's patience and a family's creativity lead to an unforgettable birthday surprise.

From the publisher

Seven fussy eaters find a way to surprise their mother.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 40
Words: 1,250
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~701L

Themes & topics

Books about picky-eating Books about cooking Books about baking Books about family Books about siblings

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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“Mary Ann Hoberman is a master at rhyming text that is consistent and clever. Marla Frazee's engaging illustrations are a perfect match for the text and convey so much of the reality of mothering so many children. When I spotted this book on my list to review the first few lines of text came back to me immediately; I read this book literally hundreds of times and never tired of it. There is always something new to spot in the illustrations. Sometimes sightings inspired us to try different activities or even foods. The family featured in this book is a group of people I would enjoy spending time with!”

Grammy

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