Caillou: Fresh from the Farm

by Kim Thompson, Eric Sévigny (Illustrations)

Caillou and his family go grocery shopping at a farmer’s market, where Caillou learns about locally grown food and foods that have to take a plane to get to the supermarket. Caillou also finds out that strawberries are available only in summer, but he discovers all sorts of other flavors. The family chooses something new, fresh from the farm, for that night’s supper. This book will inspire children to try new fruits and vegetables at the local farmer’s market just like Caillou, while also instructing on contemporary concerns in a simple and fun way.

24 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2013

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It used to be good enough if food was organic. These days, the buzzword is all about "local." The popular children's series looks at farmer's markets and the joy of choosing fresh-from-the farm veggies. Caillou encourages kids to help their parents choose produce and the fun of trying new foods.

With its emphasis on fresh vegetables, this book is a natural choice for veg*n families with young children. However, vegan families should be aware that two pages depict and discuss the sale of goat's milk and honey.