Rico Eats a Rainbow

Book excerpt: In this children's book, you meet Rico. Rico always has a great time and learns a lot when he visits his aunt. When he returns home, he tells his parents what he learned while he was visiting. Rico and his parents later go on an adventure to use his new knowledge.Rico Eats a Rainbow is a book about exploring different foods. Especially written for an audience of young readers, it tells the story of one boy who learns the importance of exploring and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.Rico Eats a Rainbow is designed to help parents and educators begin conversations with children regarding healthy eating habits, encourage interest in shopping for foods, and create a space to introduce different foods.