Age: K -2nd grade

Well, you don't run across this storyline very often in picture books. I loved how LaRochelle turned a hatred of food into a quest to save her parents from that very food. She was right all along! The ending was also unique in that Martha did not suddenly begin to enjoy eating green beans and therefore learned her lesson. Oh no. Her family steered clear of those pesky green beans and instead ate other inanimate, not intimidating vegetables.