When a girl who feels rotten about playing Second Banana in the annual food and nutrition pageant learns that the girl playing First Banana has stage fright, she suggests a solution to both problems.

In their blended family, Mama Duck worries when Bear eats too much jam, but when the ducklings play a game with their vegetables, Bear starts to eat the strange green things on his plate.

"Legs, feet, arms, teeth, tongue, tummy . . . and long intestine too . . . all snap into action when a child decides she wants an apple"--

"Parents can be so frustrating! All these kids want is for their ice-cream-and-chips-loving parents to try one bite of healthy whole foods. They're sure their parents will like fruits and veggies if they'll just taste them! Instead, their parents make dramatic barfing sounds, cover their mouths with their hands, and sneak the veggies to the dog. Is there anything that can convince these picky parents to try something green?... Adam Mansbach and Camila...

"During a busy day in the museum, Joshi and Joey see a boy who looks sad and lonely. After they meet Tom, they learn he loves video games but dislikes running and playing tag like his classmates. After the boys decide to lead Tom and his sister, Kathy, through the museum to teach them about nutrition and health, they stumble across a crate that holds a mysterious globe and a plea for help from an alien scientist desperate to save a distant planet...

"This new Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness. Featuring three complete stories in each volume, these full-color graphic novels are full of kid-friendly humor and tell all-new, action-packed adventures. A great option for newly independent readers, comics fans, and reluctant readers!"--

"Meet Super Crunch--a lunch box hero. Root for this superfood as he chases the sugary snacks away with his carrot power."--Back cover.

"Meet Sweet Corn -- a famous film niblet. Watch as she uses her endless energy to stay sweet, even when the corn chips are down."--Back cover.