Food of the World

Marc Notes: Celebrates diversity as it introduces different kinds of food from around the world with full-color photographs and rhyming text--; Provided by publisher.; K to Grade 3. Publisher Marketing: We eat food to nourish our bodies, to honor traditions, and to celebrate special occasions! With simple, rhyming text and vibrant photographs, this book supports Common Core standards while celebrating our global heritage. Contributor Bio:  Loewen, Nancy Nancy Loewen has published many books for kids. She s a two-time Minnesota Book Award finalist (Four to the Pole and The LAST Day of Kindergarten) and the recipient of a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (Writer s Toolbox series). She holds an MFA from Hamline University in St. Paul. Nancy has two children and lives near Minneapolis. To learn more, visit www. nancyloewen.com. Contributor Bio:  Skelley, Paula Paula Skelley is a blogger who writes about life, loss, and pediatric cancer awareness. She holds a BS in English and Sociology and an MA in English (creative writing concentration) from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a mother of two and lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with her family.