"Next it's time
to do some exploring
Because the same ol' things
Can get kind of boring."

At age 27, my youngest son is STILL a picky eater. Even getting him to try a new DESSERT is a lost cause. This book, with its encouraging words, and gentle nudges would really have helped when he was younger. (Heck, I'm tempted to try it now.) The illustrations are colorful and humorous, and there is a great guide for parents at the end of the book.

Heed my words - if you ever want your child to eat something besides buttered noodles, and breaded chicken product . . . READ this book!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ability to read an advanced copy of this book.

This book was so much fun to read with my littles and I really loved that it utilized the mindset of not necessarily cleaning your plate but washing your food can be fun and then when you're done, your done. But I'll love you whether you eat it or you don't. Food can be an area of contention with toddlers, I live that this book broke down how to make it less of a chore for everyone and even had some notes at the end on why this was so important!

<i>Thank you to Magination Press, the American Psychological Association, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.</i>

Eating can be a challenge for parents when their children are "picky eaters." It can cause stress for kids and grown-ups alike. Brochmann does an excellent job detailing what it feels like for a child to encounter "stinky, smelly, gross, green, weird and obscene" food. It's hard to be picky and always dreading what you eat. Tips are provided for handling those tricky foods and she reminds us that eating should be fun and you don't need to worry about "cleaning your plate."

Great book! I would definitely buy this for my classroom library and anyone trying to handle picky eaters.

A Feel Better Book for Picky Eaters is great for kids and their grown ups alike. Dinner can be a battlefield-especially with a picky eater (or two) (or more) in the house. Brochmann and Bowen have created a safe space filled with tips for everyone on overcoming eating challenges. One of my daughters does struggle a lot with eating, and we will be using some of these tips to bridge the mealtime divide. The story and illustrations are adorable, and I love the advice in the Reader's Note. I will definitely be recommending this one to friends and family!

Thank you to Magination Press, the American Psychological Association, and NetGalley for the Advance Reader Copy for my honest review.

As the mom of a "picky" eater I really appreciated this book. The story shows that children can struggle with new foods because they are developmentally wary of unknowns. The reader is offered practical advice on ways to make mealtime less stressful for the children and adults involved. I would argue that the most useful aspect of the book is the perspective it provides. It can be tempting to believe that a child is just being difficult which often leads to adults forcing children to eat the foods they don't like. This book shows why this point of view is probably incorrect while offering a more compassionate way to address the issue. 4 stars

This was the perfect book to read with my picky eater (5 years old). She has since requested it a few times and referenced the story in general daily conversations. The illustrations are fun, and the story is very relatable. Additionally, love that it gives low key ideas for parents, and their kids, on working through eating time. Exploring food is okay!

3.5 stars

A nicely illustrated book to help picky eaters overcome their limited eating. Could be used in combination with food therapy. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

For all families who have those picky little eaters this book is perfect. This story is upbeat, flowing and rhyming is fun for all little ones to read. It captures their attention along with wonderful, colorful and to the point illustrations that really captures the story and what it wants to convey to families. I love this book so much. My 4 year old who is on the autism spectrum is a very picky and selective eater. He learns a lot from books and was eager to listen to this story. The story even shows how to sit down, relax and get ready to try something new. He understood and has since tried several new foods, which is a huge milestone for him. Even if they don’t like the new food they are at least being brave and trying. I love the encouragement in the story and letting children know that they can choose what foods they want and grow to love. Every family needs to read this book. We received this as an ebook ARC and can’t wait to add to our own library.

This is a really good book to read to children that maybe don't like to try new food or have gotten a little picky about what they eat. It gives the child some tricks and tips on how to try new things and maybe discover that new things are not so bad. Now parents may not like some of the ideas like playing with food but if it gets the child to try new things it might be worth it.

It can be a stressful time for children when it comes to eating. If you have a picky eater, this book will give you ideals, purpose and your picky eater an outlet. First it confronts the problem. It then gives a reason for food. Food is for our bodies to make give us energy and confidence. Then lastly, it gives solutions to make eating a experience and adventure. Try new things and new ways to eat. A great message for both parents and picky eaters!

A special thank you to American Psychological Association and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

I have a hard time to introduce new foods to my child because he is a very picky eater and the consequences is he is underweight. I hope this book can be an encouragement for every parents in the world how to fell better to tackle our picky eater kids. Thank you so much.