Book Review and Giveaway: Henry and The Hidden Vegetable Garden

by Linette Gerlach on May 29th, 2008

I had the opportunity to take a look at a really cute new children’s book, about a boy named Henry. Henry and the Hidden Vegetable Garden could be about my son. We sat down and read the book tonight and then we talked about how we could add more vegetables into his diet. Then he wanted to eat some carrots and dip for his snack. Vegetables are never his first choice for a snack, so the book definitely had a positive affect. He’s claimed the book and carried it off to read it again.

Henry and The Hidden Vegetable Garden is about a little boy named Henry who likes TV, video games, and pizza. But he doesn’t care for his vegetables. One night at the supper table when his mother sees him hiding his vegetables, she decides to take action. She takes him to visit his cousin who lives on a farm.

While he’s there his cousin Huck introduces him to vegetables fresh from the garden, and shows him a secret hidden vegetable garden in the woods.

The book was written co-written by Kimberly Williams Paisley, who you may remember as the young bride in “Father of the Bride,” and “Father of the Bride 2.” She’s married to singer Brad Paisley and currently co-stars in the ABC television sitcom “According to Jim.” She has an 18 month old son, Huck, who helps spark her interest in getting children to eat their vegetables.

The book is co-authored by Kimberly’s father, Gurney Williams III. Gourney has been a writer and editor for more than 40 years. He’s also written several previous children’s books.

Henry and the Hidden Vegetable Garden was launched on May 1 to help promote the Love Your Veggies Campaign. The Love Your Veggies Campaign was created to help schools improve their students health and nutrition. You can find out more about the program at the Love Your Veggies website.

We are lucky enough to have 5 autographed copies of Henry and The Hidden Garden here at Robust Cooking to give away to five of our readers. To win a copy of Henry and The Hidden Vegetable Garden all you have to do is leave a comment on this post, telling us your favorite trick for getting your children to eat their vegetables. Leave your comment before Sunday June 8th at midnight (EST). This contest is open to US residents only. Good luck!

Henry and the Hidden Veggie Garden image via Amazon

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