The Zoo in My Belly series of children's food books and apps. Coming soon.
Before mealtime, read the book together. Learn about the tiny zoo inside your belly that needs to be fed, and which colors each animal likes to eat.
Present choices for the child to eat. Instead of saying, "Do you want this?" ask them which animals they want to feed today and "hunt" for their food together.
During mealtime, remind them that the food on their plate feeds the animals in their belly. Praise them when they've completed a color by saying, "You've fed your animal!" Mark it on the chart.
Use the power of storytelling to create a happy ending at mealtime. Ages 3+
Children sometimes use food as a negotiation tool to gain control. Instead, change the way they think about food by using the power of their imagination to create a more fun and positive experience that focuses mealtime on eating rather than them.
By teaching children how to select good food for their belly, they are able to make better decisions and start good nutrition habits from a young age. The Zoo in My Belly encourages kids to choose a variety of colors to put on their plate, making for a well-rounded balanced diet and willingness to try new things.
While teaching your child how to be a better eater, you are also teaching them their colors, animals, food and words. The colorful images, animals and easy-to-read text make learning fun. The app's interactive features allow the children to move the animals and include games to catch their imagination in new ways.App coming soon!
Simply register to receive a free printable food chart to keep track of the animals they feed each week and reward them for good eating habits.Available after the book launches, register below.