Frannie's Fruits by Leslie Kimmelman

Illustrated by Petra Mathers. 32 p., Harper & Row, 1989.

A girl tells the story about spending a summer day at her family's produce stand near the beach, helping with the work of selling fruits and vegetables, watching customers, playing with her dog, Frannie, and her best friend -- and eating a big salad for lunch (though her sister picks out the cauliflower and mushrooms). Although nutrition isn't addressed directly, the fruits and vegetables are an appealing part of the story.

Ages: 4-8
Cultural Context: multicultural