From Plant to Plate

Don't let the fact that this is marketed as a children's book deter you from cracking the spine open on this little baby.
I LEARNED SO MUCH!
Some of my favorite sections to review were the digestion breakdown, vitamins & minerals, and the idea of the "earth engine"
How cleaver is the thought of an earth engine: power base that every plant needs to grow.

This book was so educational and beautiful illustrated. Food really is fuel and this was a beautiful way of learning all about the ins and outs of this garden space and world.

Pjs, cuddling, and story-time before bed is a favorite at our house! The last couple weeks the kids had so much fun reading some new material I was given advanced copies of. It’s cute how now they ask what new books I have to read. As soon as I’m finished they will tell me what they loved about the book. My great little reviewers! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📚📖 @netgalley #netgalley

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"From Plant to Plate" offers a delightful journey into plant-powered cooking and gardening, appealing to those who are vegan, vegetarian, or looking to incorporate more plants into their diet. As a pescatarian family, we found the book inclusive and not preachy.

It's vibrantly illustrated and engaging for a broad range of children ages 5-12, and even lifelong gardeners can learn something new.

The book provides valuable information on safety, nutrition, horticulture, and problem-solving in gardening, with tried-and-true advice like 3 sisters planting. Although it initially generalizes plants as fruits and vegetables, I would have preferred a breakdown by plant type instead, based on how deep the book goes into detail on other subjects. However, the book compensates with detailed information on the health benefits of various plants, including herbs and edible flowers, alongside plenty of enticing recipes.

Thank you to DK Children and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.