Vernon the Vegetable Man (Paperback or Softback)

Vernon the Vegetable Man is a children's book that encourages kids to eat healthy, exercise, and set goals.

In the book, a young boy named Marvin has a hard time keeping up on the basketball court. When he is devastated that he can't play, his friends encourage him to keep trying. On his way home, Marvin meets Vernon the Vegetable Man.

Vernon is the community vegetable man that sells fresh produce while encouraging the citizens to eat healthy and exercise.

Throughout the summer, Vernon helps Marvin set goals so he can become healthier and become a better basketball player. By following Vernon's advice and making better choices, Marvin accomplishes his goals, loses weight and becomes the star of the basketball court.

Vernon the Vegetable Man is a book with vivid colors and wonderful lessons on goal setting, sportsmanship, and healthy living. Children, parents, and educators will enjoy the lessons in this story. This is a book that will motivate children to eat healthy and enjoy the wonderful health benefits of fruits and vegetables.

After reading this book, parents can incorporate fun, healthy activities into thier daily lives.Children will enjoy making smoothies and creating new recipes as they browse the produce section at the grocery store.

This book will help children create healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Vernon the Vegetable Man was written to encourage children to make healthy choices, love literacy, and help decrease childhood obesity.