A Book of Fruits By Arielle “Dani” Lebovitz, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDE

Illustrated by Mary Navarro

WHERE DO BANANAS COME FROM?

There are real pictures of each fruit so you can see how it actually looks and identify it in the grocery store.

The PICK bubbles tell you how to pick the best fruits.

The CATEGORY bubbles tell you which fruit group a fruit belongs.

Review this page before reading the book so you can have the best reading experience. This book is designed in a way that is easy to read, learn, and have lots of fun!

Throughout the book you will learn fun facts about the unique characteristics of fruits.

The STORE bubbles giveyou information about how

to properly store fruits. Read the EAT bubbles to learn how

to enjoy each fruit.

Look for these icons to know

what Good For My Body Nutrients are

present in each fruit.

Check the seasonality circle to know when a fruit

is in season.

On every silly fruit character page, you

will find the name of each fruit as well as words that describe the fruit’s flavor,

texture, and smell.

Each segment in this icon represents a season. When the section is filled with color, the fruit is in season.

Fruit Origin MapsThe fruit origin maps tell you will which region, or part of the world, each fruit comes from.

Remember to read the information in each circle to learn the name of the region.

Fruit Icons

There is an icon for each fruit so it is easy to identify.

Good for my Body Nutrients

Icons

You will also find icons that represent

the nutrients that are present in each

fruit. These nutrients keep you healthy and

help bodies grow, run, and play.

In the center of the circle you will find the icon for the fruit that is described on the page.

This area also describes the seasons when fruit are available.

Season Circle

Varieties available

year-round

Descriptive Words

When a word is italicized, like this, it means you can find what it means by checking the Descriptive Words table on pages 238-239 of this book.

Glossary Words

When a word is bolded, like this, it means you can find out what the word means by checking the Glossary Words table on pages 240-241 of this book.

YOUR 5 SENSES

On page 22, you will find information

about how to use your 5 senses to

experience fruits. Use the tool on page 23 to put your new

knowledge into practice. You will be able to try different fruits and describe

how they taste, smell, and feel. Copy the form and write your descriptions of the new fruits that

you try!

Cantaloupe, p.54

Breadfruit, p.50

Apricot, p.34Apple, p.30

Banana, p.38

Blueberries, p.46

Blackberries, p.42

Cherimoya, p.58

Clementine, p.66Cherries, p.62

WHAT IS A FRUIT? 14TYPES OF FRUITS 16FLESHY (OR JUICY) SIMPLE FRUITS 17AGGREGATE FRUITS 18MULTIPLE FRUITS 19WHAT ABOUT SEEDLESS FRUIT? 20WHEN DO FRUITS GROW? 21HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE A FRUIT? 22SENSORY EVALUATION: CAN YOU DESCRIBE A FRUIT? 23WHY ARE FRUITS GOOD FOR YOU? 24 GOOD FOR MY BODY NUTRIENTS 25FRUIT ORIGIN MAP 26DESCRIPTIVE WORDS 238GLOSSARY WORDS 240

Ugli Fruit, p.230

Mango, p.146

Honeydew, p.118

Durian, p.90

Pear, p.174

Prickly Pear, p.202

Star Fruit, p.218

Lemon, p.134

Grapes, p.106

Papaya, p.162

Pinapple, p.190

Currants, p.78

Tangerine, p.226

Lychee, p.142

Guava, p.114

Peach, p.170

Pomegranate, p.198

Dragon Fruit, p.86

Strawberries, p.222

Lime, p.138

Grapefruit, p.110

Passion Fruit, p.166

Plum, p.194

Dates, p.82

Raspberries, p.214

Orange, p.158

Kumquat, p.130

Goji Berries, p.102

Physalis, p.186

Cranberries, p.74

Rambutan, p.210

Nectarine, p154

Kiwi Fruit, p.126

Fig, p.98

Persimmon, p.182

Coconut, p.70

Mangosteen, p.150

Jackfruit, p.122

Elderberries, p.94

Asian Pear, p.178

Pomelo, p.206

Watermelon, p.234

Some fruits are classified as vegetables because of how we eat them! For example, avocados, cucumbers, and tomatoes are considered vegetables. To make it easy, fruits are the edible part of a plant that we eat as a snack or for dessert – like an apple or apple pie.

Fleshy Fruits(or juicy) Simple Fruits Aggregate Fruits

[ag-gray-gate]

Multiple Fruits

Ripe [rahyp] fruit is ready to be eaten. Want to ripen

a fruit fast? Stick fruit in a brown paper bag.

This will trap a gas called ethylene [eth-el-e-n] that is naturally released during

ripening and helps to soften fruit.

| Where Do Bananas Come From? 16

From Ancient Greece to

United States

Mexico / Northern South

America Jamaica

North America/New England

Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia

South America to Canada

Americas and Eurasia

| Where Do Bananas Come From? 26

| Where Do Bananas Come From? 30

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Applecrunchy, juicy, sweet,

tart, waxy

| Where Do Bananas Come From? 32

Pick:Pick fruit that is bright,

shiny, smooth, firm [furm], free of bruises, and

still has a stem. Apples should smell fresh, not

moldy.

Category:Pome

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This is an apple tree flower that turns into an apple.

Apples grow on trees!

Varieties available

year-round

Eat:Clean the skin and

take a bite! Eat around the core avoiding the seeds.

To prevent sliced apples from browning - brush or dip slices in lemon, lime,

pineapple, or orange juice.

Store:Store in a clear plastic

bag in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Keep away

from foods with strong smells.

This is how an apple looks on the inside. Can you see the seeds?

Most apples look and feel waxy because the skin produces a protective

covering of wax that keeps the apple moist, firm (think crunchy!), and slows it from getting moldy. Sometimes additional wax is added to

increase storage time.

. . .There are over 7,500

varieties of apples such as Braeburn, Fiji, Gala, Granny Smith and McIntosh; which

kinds have you tasted?