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Print Version    
Review of:

Janey Junkfood's Fresh Adventure! Children's book


Image courtesy of:
FoodPlay Productions
Producer:FoodPlay Productions
Date Produced:March 2008
Format(s):
  • 40 pg. Hardcover Book
Audience(s):
  • Elementary School (6-8 yrs)
  • Middle School (9-12 yrs)
  • General Consumer
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Professionals
  • Child Care Providers
  • Low-Literacy
Topic(s):
  • General Nutrition
  • Weight Management
  • Health at Every Size
  • Physical Activity
  • Meal Planning
  • Eating Patterns
  • Healthy Eating Tips
  • Grains/Whole Grains
  • Vegetables
  • Fruits
  • Dairy
  • Meat and Beans
  • Fats and Oils
  • Importance of breakfast, reading ingredient labels, recognizing sugar on ingredient labels
Description:Enchanting new children’s book with everything kids need to get off the junk food track! Follow Ace Food Detective, Tobe Fit, as she discovers the missing ingredient to Janey’s juggling success—healthy eating habits. Features 14 fruit & veggie snack recipe cards for nutritious and delicious snacks kids love to make and eat. Written by Barbara Storper, MS, RD, a national leader in children’s nutrition, Janey Junkfood’s Fresh Adventure! is based on Storper’s Emmy Award-winning TV special. Ideal for ages 8–12 and younger kids too! Hardcover. 40 full-color pages.
Cost:$15.95
Free?No
Ordering Info:Please visit www.foodplay.com to order
Web Site:www.foodplay.com

Content

A. Use of MyPlate/MyPlate or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Material incorporates and uses some of concepts in MyPlate or the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Comments:
Material does not conflict with the concepts in My Pyramid and the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, but does not substantially base its material on either of them.
B. Scope
Scope of information appropriate for target audience and essential topics discussed in appropriate detail.

Comments:
The scope of information is appropriate for children of pre-school/elementary school age.
C. Purpose
Purpose of material clearly stated in title or introduction.

Comments:
The cover states 'Making Good Eating Great Fun' which is a clear statement of the purpose of the material.
D. Organization
Material well-organized and major points presented clearly.

Comments:
Book was well organized, and story presented the major points clearly.
E. Accuracy
Information is accurate and recommendations current with content of MyPlate and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Comments:
Information followed the current My Pyramid recommendations and did not conflict with the 2005 Dietary Recommendations.
F. Learner Background
Material does not assume that reader has background information.

Comments:
Material is elementary and does not assume that the reader has any background information.
G. Learning Objectives
Learning objectives identifiable and met.

Comments:
The objectives- to teach kids about alternatives to junk food is easy to identify and was met.
H. Learning Activities, Projects, or Interactive Learning Tools
Material includes a variety of stimulating and interesting learning experiences, questions, projects, or suggestions for further action that will involve the reader.

Comments:
Material included recipe cards that detach from the book which is a fun activity for kids and makes eating healthfully an enjoyable activity.
I. Objectivity/Sponsor Bias
Subject matter presented objectively and fairly. No brand name promotion or obvious sponsor bias.

Comments:
No overt brand names or promotion was obvious, and no bias was noticed.
J. Inclusion of learning objectives, learner activities, instructional aids, lesson plans, evaluation component, identification of required instructional materials, web site with additional materials.
Material includes five or more of the above.

Comments:
Foodplay.com included a teacher's guide with lesson plans and instructional aids and materials.
K. Recipes (if included)
Overall, recipes are compatible with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Comments:
Recipes included appeared to be compatible with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
L. Recipes (if included)
Recipes do not include any nutrient analysis.

Comments:
There was no nutrient analysis or nutritional information included with any of the recipes.
M. Instructional Resources
Instructor resources included with some suggestions for enhancing the teaching process.

Comments:
The website has instructional resources with suggestions on how to enhance the teaching process when using this book.
N. Credits, References and Resources (Including dates, publisher, etc.)
Current and complete credits, references, and resources listed.

Comments:
Credits and references appeared to be current and complete, more so on the website.
O. Summary
All major ideas summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries easily identified.

Comments:
The major ideas of limiting junk food and making good choices were reinforced through the story line.
Diversity
A. Role Models
Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.

Comments:
Size acceptance was an important feature that was included for positive role modeling.
B. Multi-cultural Representation
Material does not include any outright negative stereotypes concerning racial, religious, or ethnic groups.

Comments:
No material was noticed that included any outright negative stereotypes.
C. Different lifestyles and food patterns
Material emphasizes a variety of values, practices, and/or food patterns representative of different lifestyles, cultures, and socioeconomic levels.

Comments:
The material's illustrations emphasized a multi-cultural representation.
Print Materials
A. Writing Style
Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

Comments:
All story lines flowed clearly and smoothly.
B. Writing Approach
Writing approach is positive and personal. Active voice is used most of the time.

Comments:
Nice play on words for major character name made the story fun and active voice made the story lively.
C. Vocabulary
Vocabulary used is appropriate for intended audience. Minimizes use of technical terms and if used, are defined.

Comments:
Vocabulary was appropriate. However, this is a 'read to' book for younger children.
D. Supportive Illustrations
All of the illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their textual references. Tables and graphs are as simple and easy to read as possible. All information needed in graphs and tables is provided in a form requiring no further explanation.

Comments:
The illustrations were contributory to the material and story line.
E. Layout and Design
Color, design, and layout of material are attractive, and stimulate interest, without being too busy. There is good balance between print and blank space.

Comments:
Color and design was bright and fun and stimulated interest.
F. Visual Quality
Paper weight used is heavy enough so that print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size that is easy to read, and the main body is not written in capital letters.

Comments:
Nice, heavy weight paper, font large enough to read easily.
G. Headings/Cueing Devices
Topic headings are not clear and/or are provided for most but not all topic areas. Limited or no cueing devices included.

Comments:
Topic headings were not always clear, page was very 'busy' and at times distracting from the story.
H. Approximate Reading Level
Reading level is at 6th, 7th or 8th grade level.

Comments:
Reading level is at least at 6th grade level.

Web Sites
A. Currentness of Information
Web site information is current; there are no broken hyperlinks.

Comments:
Web site was current and all links worked.
B. Readability
Text size is adequate for viewing. Good contrast between text and background.

Comments:
Text size was large enough for viewing and font was easy to read.
C. Navigation
Navigation through the web site is logical and aided by navigation buttons and a site map or search tool.

Comments:
Navigation through the website was easy to follow.

Overall Comments on Resource Reviewed

A. Positive Points of the Reviewed Resource:
Colorful, heavy weight paper, accurate concepts, reinforces My Pyramid principles.
B. Points that Could Be Improved:
Illustrations busy, distracting at times from story, no nutritional information on recipes.
C. General Comments
Fun book, price was expensive, would only buy as a 'read to' book for younger viewers. Recipes enhance learning.
D. Overall Summary
I would recommend this as a fun book that reinforces good eating habits.

Reviewer Rating
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