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By Cyndie Shearing @CyndieShearing
If you’re looking for engaging new picture books to read to the little ones in your life, consider “Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish” from Feeding Minds Press. This delightful and educational story was written to engage young readers and spark curiosity about where their food comes from.
In this “dairy-tale,” a young boy named Chuck wishes for all the ice cream he can eat, prompting his “Dairy Godmother” to show up to grant his wish with a dairy farm, where he gets a firsthand look at all the hard work and care that goes into producing his favorite treat.
Younger kids learn about values such as commitment and motivation.
Although he does not have a farming background, illustrator Ward Jenkins really did his homework when he was tapped to work on the book, and it shows in the final product.
“Farming and agriculture was something that I experienced at a distance, through car windows, while on the road, traveling between cities,” Jenkins explains. Visiting three dairy farms helped him gain valuable insight as he prepared to illustrate the story, which was written by Viola Butler.
In no particular order, five reasons why you should read this book to the little ones in your life are below.
Cyndie Shearing is director of communications at the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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