Melanie Potock

You are Not an Otter Melanie Potock

The Story of How Kids Become Adventurous Eaters!
You are Not an Otter takes children on a food adventure, exploring all the ways that animals eat! Otters carry a favorite rock under their arms for cracking open clams, flamingos dip and drizzle water as they stand on one foot, and gorillas travel in troops to dine together in the jungle. Do YOU carry a rock, dip and drizzle or gather in the jungle to eat with your family? No, you are not an otter, nor a flamingo and most definitely not a gorilla. But there is one thing you can do that other creatures can't. Find out what makes children so special in this creative book on how kids learn to become adventurous eaters.
Parents will benefit from the expert tips on how to encourage children to try new foods and the importance of pretend play in early childhood. Written by the award-winning author, Melanie Potock, with whimsical illustrations from StacyMooreStudios.com, You are Not an Otter will turn even the pickiest eaters into food explorers! Professional tips from pediatric feeding expert Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP include how to: Use pretend-play to encourage kids to try new foods Teach kids to be ok if something doesn't taste good, at first! Spark conversations about healthy eating Help kids come to the table hungry and ready to try new foods Encourage kids to eat mindfully

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