{Book Review & Giveaway} Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters

Sometimes the littlest guests at weddings are a bit overlooked. When I received the charming book Fun Food for Fussy Little Eaters by Smita Srivastava, I immediately thought how about fun it would be to include some of these adorable culinary creations in a wedding menu, bridal shower luncheon, or rehearsal dinner.

I enjoyed this book so much that I’d love to share a copy of it with one of our readers too! For a chance to win a copy, simply leave a comment on this post before midnight CST on Monday, October 21, 2013. Best wishes to all the entrants!

Even the pickiest eaters will be delighted by these colorful and imaginative snacks and meals made with healthy ingredients. The book features 5 sections including fun at the zoo, fairy tales, happy holidays, nature all around, and my favorite: party time!

Kids and adults alike will be eager to nibble on delicious yet healthy appetizers like these pirate boats! What a cute way to serve savories at a nautical-themed wedding celebration.

I love the creative ideas for creatures of all kinds like this clever fox. A perfect snack for a woodland theme!

I’m especially smitten with this wise and whimsical owl, but there are so many more fun creatures and other exciting ideas in the book. Whether your a thoughtful bride, seeking to create a fun experience for young wedding guests, or a conscientious mom, eager to find ways to get your children to eat their fruit and vegetables, I’m sure you’ll love this sweet little book!

Many thanks to author Smita Srivastava of Little Food Junction, and to Ryland Peters & Small and Cico Books for sharing this lovely read with me! Be sure to leave a comment on this post before midnight CST on Monday, October 21, 2013 for your chance to win a copy.

Fun Food For Fussy Little Eaters by Smita Srivastava (Photography by William Reavell) is published by Ryland Peters & Small at £9.99 {$16.95 US} and is available from www.rylandpeters.com

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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