The Veggie Friends

Rich in antioxidants and probiotics, vegetables provide young children with long lasting health benefits, including boosting their immune system, improving digestion, promoting mental and physical growth, increasing memory and cognitive capacity, and preventing a variety of diseases. Studies have found that interesting characters and easy-to-read and remember narrative increases a child's interest in a story and the message it aims to convey. By creating fun characters, such as Charlie the Carrot, and short and simple rhymes that children can easily remember, this book hopes to engage young readers in the story of Charlie and his friends and how they help keep them strong, happy, and healthy. Combining the book with healthy eating habits and other resources will increase vegetable consumption in children and support their overall health and wellness.