Description
Book SynopsisAn illustrated tale of a friendship between two children, one from the farm and one from the city, meeting at a local farmers market over the course of one delicious year There's nothing like the sounds and smells of the first farmers market of the year. The sweetness of fresh fruits and local vegetables permeates the air and breathes new life into our recipes just as the spring brings new life to the earth. This illustrated tale follows the budding friendship between two girls who meet at a local farmers market, and reminds us that food is the great unifier of all humankind.
When a farm family brings their spring crops to a city farmers market, the farmer's daughter befriends the daughter of a neighborhoodfamily doing their weekly shopping. Over the course of a year, the girls explore the bounty of each season. Sweet spring strawberries and crisp, fresh greens make way for corn on the cob, peppers, and a rainbow of summer tomatoes. Fall
Trade ReviewA delightful blend of friendship, fresh food, melodious language, and luscious illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews
Katherine Pryor has a track record of helping kids learn about food through joyful exploration, and her new book lives up to her best. It is a berry sweet story to accompany a day spent at your local farmers market. -- Amber Stott, CEO & Founder, Food Literacy Center
This beautifully illustrated book introduces kids to the delight of anticipation, the beauty of seasonal eating, and the friendships and flavors that come along with this kind of Slow Food. -- Anna Mule, Executive Director, Slow Food USA
A wonderful homage to local farmers markets and the delicious food found there! -- Rick Swann, author, Our School Garden!
nbsp;A family farm and a city farmer’s market are the backdrops for a journey through the seasons—and the stages of a new friendship—in this thoughtful look at nature’s bounty.
-- Publishers Weekly
