Books like D.W. the Picky Eater (D.W.) by Marc Brown
D.W. is a young girl who is notoriously picky about what she eats, rejecting most foods so thoroughly that a simple salad ends up flung to the floor. Her food habits frustrate her family during dining out, casting doubt on whether she'll display better manners before Grandma Thora’s special dinner. In this humorous children’s story, the family’s patience is tested as they hope D.W. learns to hone her table manners and broaden her palate.
Each page shows the challenges of dealing with a child who has strong feeding preferences, all written in Marc Brown’s playful style. The book combines a lighthearted plot with subtle lessons about manners, food habits, and family relationships, making it a useful read for parents and educators alike.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marc Brown
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