Where Does Food Come From?

by Shelley Rotner

Explains the origins of many foods, including chocolate, french fries, bread, and salt.

Genres: Food, Nonfiction, Picture Books

32 pages, Library Binding

First published December 30, 2005

About the author

When I was five, I refused to go to kindergarten. I declared it was for babies. I already knew how to read, but what really bothered me the most was that the kids mixed up the paintbrushes and colors at the easel so there was never true blue, red, yellow or green. Every time my teacher turned her back, I left the room and headed to the first grade class diagonally across the hall. Luckily, I had a friend there who happily shared her desk with me until the teacher noticed and sent me back to kindergarten. After many successful escapes, a trip to the principal and some testing, I was officially moved to that first grade class with beautiful autumn leaves painted on the door.

Reviews

[Ronda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would like to have given this book a higher rating. It is a wonderful companion to read with Honey Cookies, by Meredith Hooper. Often, my younger students really have a tough time envisioning food coming from anywhere but the grocery store. The inset captions with quick facts were interesting, but after reading the one about how "each and every ear of corn has 16 rows of kernels" only to count 22 on my ear of corn the next week made me question other things the book mentions. I don't recommend this book as a stand alone title, but as a launch pad for further reading or discussion about where food comes from, it works.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gets 5 stars because my third son absolutely loves this book. We read it over and over and over before we had to return it to the library. He asked for it constantly. He wanted it for his naptime story. He wanted it for his bedtime story. He slept with it. He LOVES it.

This book has a picture of the food in its natural state, like on a tree or in a field, then a picture of a child eating it. It's pretty basic information, but it did have a few things we hadn't touched on yet.

Excellent for pre-K through first grade.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overview of the origins of some foods told in simplistic terms for younger kids. Where Does Our Food Come From? is full of colorful photography and highlights recognizable foods which kids may think come only from the grocery store.

Used for Food-Themed Storytimes-Spring, 2010.

[Janae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real photos and very clear, concise language make this perfect for a two or three-year-old to really understand where their food comes from. It covers the basics: bread, milk, some vegetables, and some fruits.

[CFAITC]

This book is a photo essay that teaches children that the source of their food is not the supermarket.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing full of thoughts!!!