With rhyming text and colorful illustrations depicting a diverse group of young farmers, Anywhere Farm assures aspiring green thumbs that all they need is soil, sunshine, some water, and a seed. From learning about where food comes from and the hardworking hands that grow it, to the importance of vibrant ecosystems, to cultural food diversity, these books will make great gifts for hungry young minds.Ī box, a bucket, a boot, or a pan, this book teaches children that almost anything can be turned into a “farm” for green, growing things. Food Tank has compiled a list of 25 children’s books that can help stimulate food and agriculture awareness across all ages. This holiday season, consider giving a gift that nourishes children’s inquisitiveness and encourages their creativity and participation in building healthier food systems. This education can start and be further enriched at home through books with food and nutrition topics and farming and agriculture themes. Schools around the world are striving to teach kids the importance of eating nutritious, sustainably produced food through visits to farms, hands-on cooking lessons, and interactive school gardens. One in a series of three, Enchanted Lion Books have selected this Autumnal story to kick off the trilogy, with Spring and Winter productions to follow next year.Wondering how to teach kids to eat better, especially during the holidays? Books can be a great way to tell the stories of food, farmers, and food and agriculture workers across the globe. The use of food, music and the stunning visual element is unlike anything we’ve seen before. We follow two young girls on their adventures through the forest sipping acorn coffee with the honeybees.Īs this magical story unfolds further, we enter the stunningly muted world of Chirri & Chirra and see their utopian world through their eyes.Īs you’d expect from a Japanese book, the sensory elements are paramount throughout. This lively picture book has a sweet and whimsical undertone, with an over-arching happiness and joy that feels infectious. It’s an overwhelmingly charming and quirky read, as only the Japanese know how. This beautifully perfect oblong tome contains the most adorable and warm illustrations. We are thrilled to share this utterly delightful book by well-loved Japanese author and illustrator, Kaya Doi.

Chirri and chirra books