"Would you like a bite of frizzle frazzle hotchy potch? How about a plate of mushy gushy bloobarsh? NERP, says our hero. Nerpity nerpity nerp! (That's 'NO' to you!) With nonsense language and humorously expressive illustrations, this delightfully silly picture book tells the story of two picky eaters--one child, one pet--of indiscriminate species, a multitude of supposedly tasty goodies, and one surprising solution to a familiar childhood situation."...

Exposes the habits that inadvertently reinforce picky eating and hleps parents navigate the challenging landscape by showing them the science behind flavor and awakening them to the culinary magic of umami, just like professional chefs have done for years and includes both simple techniques and more advanced tactics for the battle ahead as well as over 100 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes and tips.

Ben Snyder has always been a very picky eater, and suddenly everyone has a problem with that--from his parents to a bully at school. As a multi-day school trip approaches where Ben knows there will be nothing on the menu he can eat, he struggles to come up with a plan to either fit in...or find the courage to stand out.

What if you could leap twenty times your own body length? Or drink through your skin? How about if you could catch all your food with just your tongue? Or stare without blinking? With this bright, breezy guide, kids can practice their wiggling and jumping, peeping and croaking, while learning all about frogs, from their life cycle, habits, and food preferences to their origins and relatives around the world. Ribbit! --From the publisher.