Watermelon Madness - A Funny Kids Book about Healthy Eating Kids Books Ages 4-6 - by Taghreed Najjar & Crackboom! Books (Hardcover)

About the Book

Noura is crazy about watermelon and thinks there is no such thing as too much of it. Until one night, when the watermelon she has hidden in her room to eat all by herself begins to grow and Noura gets taken on a wild watermelon adventure. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Noura is absolutely crazy about watermelon. She wants to eat it all day, every day. In her mind, there's no such thing as too much of her favorite fruit. But when a hidden watermelon in her room starts to grow out of control, Noura is swept into a wild and imaginative adventure.

Watermelon Madness is a humorous and heartwarming children's book that explores healthy eating, food obsession, and the importance of balance. With vivid illustrations and a fun storyline, it helps kids understand the value of moderation, trying new foods, and sharing with others.

This picture book is perfect for storytime, nutrition-themed lessons, or discussions about favorite foods and healthy habits. A valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone building a collection of meaningful and entertaining children's books.

• Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: Gently introduces concepts like moderation, balance, and variety in a fun and relatable way.
• Relatable for Young Readers: Great conversation starter for picky eaters and kids with strong food preferences.
• Perfect for Classrooms and Homes: Supports discussions during nutrition units, SEL sessions, and family storytime.
• Engaging and Imaginative: Colorful illustrations and a playful narrative that hold children's attention while delivering a meaningful message.
• Supports Social-Emotional Learning: Encourages empathy, self-awareness, and sharing through storytelling.
• U.S. School Grade Level: Ideal for Pre-K to Grade 2 (Ages 4-7).

Review Quotes

KIRKUS REVIEW

Noura loves to eat watermelon all day, every day, but one night she discovers that there is such a thing as too much watermelon.

When Noura, a young Arab girl, sits down for lunch with her parents, Mama puts a plate of molokhiya with chicken and rice in front of her, but she turns up her nose. "I don't like molokhiya. I don't like chicken. I only want watermelon," she says. When Baba insists, Noura shouts for watermelon. This scene is left hanging, but that evening Noura sneaks into the kitchen and finds a big watermelon. Wanting it all for herself, she hides it under her bed and falls asleep thinking of it. Noura dreams that the watermelon grows to be enormous, and she goes inside it and eats watermelon until her tummy hurts. When she screams in pain in her dream, her mother wakes her, and she feels ashamed for hiding the watermelon for herself. The next morning, Noura eats all of her breakfast--egg, zaatar with olive oil, and milk--without complaint. The wildly expressive illustrations, drawn with pencil and painted with strokes of color, highlight the gaping abyss of Noura's mouth as she devours, shouts, and cries. A cautionary tale with a swift conclusion, this is an uncommon type of picture book in the mainstream American market.

A fun read for those who enjoy dramatic, spirited children and a welcome presence of Arab culture on the page. (Picture book. 3-8)

About the Author

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