0Food is a common and often enjoyable part of life--a perfect way to make language-arts connections with young readers. This colorful book introduces new vocabulary words in association with different kinds of food. Readers will learn to describe texture and taste with a variety of adjectives. The rhythm of the at-level sentences supports emerging fluency, while vibrant illustrations encourage readers to consider expanding their diet to the rainbow of available foods. They'll especially love seeing sweet animal characters in an assortment of recognizable settings where people eat and share food together.