Bright and compelling illustrations accompany Nanner and his fruit friends as they tour the local farmers market learning about local foods. Kids will be fully engaged in the learning process of the origins of many of their favorite fruits, vegetables, and protein. Character names are derived from something about the character. June the strawberry is named for the variety of strawberries known as June-bearing. Could there be fun at a farmers market? When questions are asked and examples are provided readers will want to elaborate through discussion and activities. Nanner wants to know if you've tried honey on a biscuit and whether you think that the cut flowers are beautiful. Who knows, maybe one of the characters will inspire young food growers everywhere Locate a farmers market in your area with the United States Department of Agriculture's Farmers Market Locator listed at the end of the book.