Looking something a little bit different for your next alphabet book? This gem takes a very fresh and interesting approach to this popular learning phase. Plus, you can use it with older children as you build their knowledge of food.
Why Read This Book
This book offers a different take on the traditional alphabet book – and I find that to be refreshing.
If you are a family who lives on a homestead or farm, if you follow an animal-based diet, if you are members of Weston A. Price Foundation, or follow similar dietary principles – this books supports all that you are doing and will be relatable for your children.
This book was published by a small publishing house. This type of publishing leads to content that doesn’t follow a set template. As I mentioned previously in this article, it’s refreshing. Smaller publishers also bring us voice we might not hear otherwise – giving us what I call diversity of content.
It’s a beautiful book. I love beautiful books for how they enrich life for our children and ourselves.
Book Facts for A Real Food Alphabet
Author and Illustrator: Sandrine Perez
Copyright: Published in 2018.
Publisher: Nourishing Our Children
Age Range: Preschool to Emerging Readers (age 3 to Grade 2 / age 8)
About the Book Art: This book is illustrated using photography.
Explore More: Learn more and see pages from the book at the Nourishing Traditions website.
Get the Book
This book is a really good book! But it’s not easy to find. A reprint appears to be in the works, and you can sign onto the list to be notified when it’s available for purchase again. I also recommend watching for it at all the places you buy used books.
- Visit this webpage to learn more about the book and sign up to be contacted when the book is available again.
- Search for it on Thriftbooks and Biblio.
See Inside
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Looking for Other Alphabet Books That Break the Mold?
While I love the more traditional alphabet books I must admit I am a fan of discovering alphabet books that break that traditional mold.
Another great alphabet book I love is The Hebridean Alphabet. Check my post about it here.