Books with author Melissa Halsell

You and your kids will love this book full of tasty recipes, adventures, and fun kids’ nutrition activities! It is a perfect tool for parents, teachers, or health educators to get kids to explore a variety of colorful yummy foods that nature provides, while also learning about nutrition. Within the book you will find:• 50 tasty, kid-friendly recipes with pictures and allergen identifiers for gluten-free, nut-free, and peanut-free meals• 100 kids nutrition-focused fun activities starring the Super Crew that highlight the benefits of plant-based foods including:•drawing and coloring activities that feature different colored foods and food facts•word and math riddles, word searches, garden activities, and more•goal setting and motivational action steps• Tips for getting your kids to try and enjoy new foods “The Super Crew is back, and we are so excited! Our kids absolutely love Super Baby Abigail and her Super Crew. The Super Crew books have always been a hit in our pediatric and family private practice here in Texas. This cookbook is so interactive, children can identify with the diverse characters, and it really gives families so much to do in developing a child’s relationship with food. It’s a cookbook all families with young children should have in their kitchen.”–Angela Lemond, RDN, Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, CEO of Lemond Nutrition“If you’re looking for ways to get your child to really learn about nutrition, this book has it all! Written with creativity and practicality, parents can use delicious breakfast recipes and nutrition-focused activities to help their kids learn about food, nutrition, and health. This is a great tool to keep in your kitchen and in the classroom!”– Jill Castle, MS, RDN, Childhood Nutrition Expert and author of Try New Food, Eat Like a Champion and co-author of Fearless Feeding“The Super Crew is here to rescue breakfast! This book is packed with delicious kid-friendly recipes and creative food and nutrition activities, and children and adults alike will love getting to know each member of the Super Crew. Melissa Halas is a talented dietitian who has a tremendous knack for bringing nutrition alive for kids! This book is a must-have for families, educators, caregivers, and anyone who works with kids.” – Connie Liakos, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN, author of How to Teach Nutrition to Kids and Nutrition Fun with Brocc and Roll

This book is the perfect tool for teaching and inspiring kids, parents, and caregivers to eat healthy while learning about good nutrition at home or in the classroom. You and the kids will love exploring tasty foods with the Super Crew characters who get their powers from healthy colorful foods! Within the book you will find:•Tips for getting kids to try and enjoy new foods•Fun and tasty food ideas, facts, and activities •Goal setting for healthy eating•Mix and match meal ideas•Plant-based food health benefits•Family-style meal reminders•Practical and evidence-based tips and tools for adults on how to introduce new and healthy foods to kids