An exceptional work of children’s literature that glorifies good nutrition provides entertainment and engages children and their parents or caregivers in discussions about food. As these children continue to read stories that provide simple yet realistic scenarios about food choices, they ponder on the food they themselves consume. Naturally, the best of all nutrition books would give rise to such questions as: “What constitutes a balanced meal?” “How do foods provide energy?” “Why should certain sweets be taken in moderation?”

The books have empowered parents to impose other healthy behaviors. When the children are asking their parents for fruits and vegetable fare for dinner, it would likely be because they read of a character that found out how important it is to eat fruits and vegetables. An inspiring author of imaginative stories on nutrition places dialogue with children in the seat of importance, modeling for them what to do instead of simply telling them.