WHAT'S FOR DINNER? 

Receives Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

 

For Immediate Release

Children's Literary Classics

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Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the children's picture book What’s for Dinner? written by Penelope Anne Cole and illustrated by Samantha S. Bell, has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

When Katy's friend Ameaka, who is from Nigeria, invites her to dinner she begins to wonder about what might be served.   Katy is looking forward to the experience, but she's a little fearful she might not like it and she does not want to offend her hosts.  As she and her other friends contemplate the many different types of foods served around the world they come to realize that all cultures eat foods which may seem odd to people from other regions, even their own. 

Author Penelope Anne Cole's What's for Dinner? is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to various foods and cultures while promoting the idea of acceptance and trying new things.  This book is highly recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  

Children’s Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in children’s literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic children's literature which appeals to youth while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations.   To learn more about Children's Literary Classics, you may visit their website at www.clcawards.org or www.childrensliteraryclassics.com

A SECOND 5 STAR REVIEW FOR

IN AND OUT, ALL 'ROUND ABOUT - OPPOSITE FRIENDS

Top Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsVery nice message!

By Amazon Customer on March 2, 2016

Format: Paperback I really enjoyed this the latest children’s picture book by Penelope Anne Cole. Written in short, rhythmical verse, the story illustrates and celebrates the very special friendship between a boy and a girl of different races. She’s white; he’s African American. They share together the ups and downs that happen in their lives, they learn together and grow to be better human beings. Eventually they must live in separate parts of the world—but not even distance can diminish their friendship.

In and Out, All ‘Round—Opposite Friends stimulates children’s minds because it invites reflection. It’s a good book that a parent or adult may read to the child and ask questions about the illustrations and the meaning of the words. The very nice illustrations well complement the story. A story that promotes love and friendship between children of different races, In and Out, All ‘Round—Opposite Friends comes recommended from this reviewer

 

Tags:  Friendship, sharing, caring, playing, rhyming, family, friends, opposites

First 5 Star Review of my new PB

In and Out, All 'Round About - Opposite Friends

 5.0 out of 5 stars   Very nice message!

By Amazon Customer on March 2, 2016

Format: Paperback

I really enjoyed this the latest children’s picture book by Penelope Anne Cole. Written in short, rhythmical verse, the story illustrates and celebrates the very special friendship between a boy and a girl of different races. She’s white; he’s African American. They share together the ups and downs that happen in their lives, they learn together and grow to be better human beings. Eventually they must live in separate parts of the world—but not even distance can diminish their friendship.

In and Out, All ‘Round—Opposite Friends stimulates children’s minds because it invites reflection. It’s a good book that a parent or adult may read to the child and ask questions about the illustrations and the meaning of the words. The very nice illustrations well complement the story. A story that promotes love and friendship between children of different races, In and Out, All ‘Round—Opposite Friends comes recommended from this reviewer.

A Wonderful Five Star Review of

"What's for Dinner?"

5.0 out of 5 stars  What's for Dinner? is a very sweet book by Penelope Anne Cole with delicate

By Jill Siegel on February 8, 2016

Format: Paperback

WHAT’S FOR DINNER? is a very sweet book by Penelope Anne Cole with delicate, tender illustrations by Samantha S. Bell. The story and illustrations complement each other well. When Katy is invited to her friend Amaeka’s house for dinner, she’s not sure what to expect. She thinks that Amaeka’s family will share Nigerian cuisine with her and she’s never tried it before… I love how this story encourages children to try different cuisines and open themselves up to learning about different traditions and cultures. I’ve read several of Penelope Anne Cole’s books and I truly appreciate how her books foster compassion and understanding. The end matter includes recipes, a map of Nigeria, and website links.

 

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What's for Dinner? Penelope Anne Cole, Nigerian food, friends, family, helping, sharing, exotic foods, different foods, strange foods, multicultural, different countries, recipes, surprises.

New 5-Star Review for

Magical Mea Goes to School

5.0 out of 5 starsshe learns that using her gift for good is just as important as socializing with peers

ByStaceyon January 8, 2016

Format: Paperback

In Magical Mea Goes to School, author Penelope Cole again entertains readers with her newest book in the magical series. Magical Mea is back in the spotlight with her brother, Magical Matthew, Grandma Nonie and friend, Lily. In the story, Mea must learn to properly and surreptitiously use her magic powers of fixing things. With her brother as a mentor, she learns that using her gift for good is just as important as socializing with peers.
This is a delightful story about being responsible and doing good deeds without expecting recognition for doing so. Cole does a wonderful job weaving in these messages without being didactic, and illustrator Kevin Collier’s vibrant depictions enhance the story as well. I’d highly recommend for families of elementary school children, as well as school and public libraries.

 

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Magical Mea Goes to School, Mea, Matthew, Lily, Grandma Nonie, family, helping, sharing, kindness, friends, using your talents for good.

Two 5-Star Reviews for 

What's for Dinner?

5.0 out of 5 starsWONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO DIVERSITY

ByAmazon Customeron December 25, 2015

Format: Paperback

What’s for Dinner?
by Penelope Ann Cole

Penelope Cole’s children’s book “What’s for Dinner?” takes a common childhood fear about new foods and foreign cultures, and turns it into an entertaining teaching lesson. Rather than fearing the foods and traditions of a different culture, the characters in this charming story learn to respect the unfamiliar by making new friends. As an added bonus, the author gives readers several unique recipes, along with a map of the African county where the recipes originated. This is a great educational book for children who are afraid to venture out and try new foods.
Julie Bowman

 

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5.0 out of 5 starsDiverse Cultures and Cuisines

ByConnie Arnoldon December 22, 2015

Format: Paperback

Katy is faced with a decision to make when she is invited by her friend from Nigeria to come to her house for dinner. After talking to her friends about what foods people in Nigeia might eat, she is very concerned about the possible different and "weird" foods they might serve. When Katy's mother serves a new dish, she decides to taste it and likes it. Katy decided that is what she would do with the Nigerian food. This is a good story for children to learn about other cultures and acceptance. The colorful illustrations complement the story well.

 

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What's for Dinner? Penelope Anne Cole, Samantha Bell, diversity, food choices, cooking, sharing, family, friends

Two More 5-Star Reviews for

What's for Dinner?

5.0 out of 5 starsYummy

ByAmazon Customeron December 12, 2015

Format: Paperback

Love this book because it will help kids understand and appreciate different cultures through something all of us share - Food! And it's an enjoyable story as the main character worries about what sh'll have to eat when she dines with a friend from another country.

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5.0 out of 5 starsExplore Cultural Diversity Through Food

ByDeb Tooron December 3, 2015

Format: Paperback

What’s for Dinner? by Penelope Anne Cole

The problem with trying different foods is that you don’t always know if they will be gross or yummy. What if the food is from a different country? In the book What’s for Dinner?, children’s author Penelope Anne Cole has deftly captured kids’ curiosity and their fears about trying different types of food.

Written for 5-8 year-olds, the story serves up a celebration of diversity and friendship through an exploration of ethnic food. When Katy’s new Nigerian friend, Amaeka, invites her to dinner, she begins to wonder: What do Nigerians eat? Katy’s friends don’t know, but they have heard about and read about some weird traditional foods eaten by people from all sorts of different cultures. Even American gastronomical oddities make the list.

Artist Samantha S. Bell’s bold, colorful illustrations enhance the narrative and the reading experience. Teachers, librarians and parents will appreciate the backmatter ingredients which include recipes, a map of Nigeria, and additional sources of information.

Ms. Cole’s book successfully connects kids and cultures through the time-honoured tradition of sharing a meal. What’s for Dinner? is a delicious way to inspire classroom and family discussions about cultural diversity.

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What's for Dinner? Penelope Anne Cole, Samantha Bell, diversity, different foods, dinner, sharing, family, friends, Nigeria, tasting food.