Best-selling food writer David Goldbeck’s new and highly praised book, “The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond,” is actually two books in one for “kids to grow with.” Children first learn their alphabet through clever “produce poems,” then go on to hundreds of related activities. In a second printing after only a few months, it has been purchased by several school districts, where it is an important resource in improving children’s relationship with these important foods. Co-authored with Jim Henson writer, Steve Charney. Nutritionist approved. Featured in the New York Times and dozens of other library, parent and popular publications. 112 pages/ Paper/ Full color throughout/ Illustrated by Maria Burgaletta Larson.

Considered the “vegetarian Joy of Cooking” by both health and gourmet writers, this now classic cookbook features a wide-ranging selection of recipes, including 125 “short order” choices, family dinners and recipes for entertaining. Plus, 100 pages of information on food production and preservation, menu planning, equipment and techniques, stocking the pantry, kitchen math, and more. More than 250,000 copies have been sold. 562 pages / Paper / Illustrated / Index

This how-to from master herbalist Dina Falconi is a “cookbook” of natural bodycare. It is distinctive by pertaining to all members of the family, with recipes for women, men, teens, babies, and elders. 450 innovative formulas for bodycare essentials for face, skin, hair, hands, feet, mouth, and teeth - more than a hundred of which can be made from basic household staples (marked with a "Basic Bee.") Natural first aid, too. Many formulas use healing herbs. Over 150 original botanical and instructive illustrations by Alan McKnight and photographs by David Goldbeck.

This cookbook by Nikki and David Goldbeck is chock full of recipes for every meal of the day. In addition to brunch and breakfast sections, there are chapters on juicing, lunchbox favorites, baked goods, and wheat, dairy and egg-free recipes and just plain fun food. There are plenty of vegan recipes, too. One addition that new vegetarian parents will find helpful is the Table of Milk Values comparing everything from almond and soy to cow's and goat's milk. 224 pages/ Paper/ Index/illustrated.