Teachers Love Macie and the Magic Veggies!

A joyful story that connects the grocery store to the garden—and inspires healthy habits along the way!

From kindergarten classrooms to ESL programs, educators are raving about Macie and the Magic Veggies! Written by Peter Contardo and inspired by real-life lessons about where our food comes from, this vibrant picture book is quickly becoming a must-have for teachers who want to spark curiosity and conversation around nutrition, gardening, and sustainability. Here’s what teachers are saying:

🌟 Engaging and educational—for both home and classroom!

“This book is absolutely beautiful. The story is engaging and educational. The illustrations are bright and colorful. The author includes engaging questions for parents/guardians to ask their children at the end! As a mother of young children and a teacher to English Language Learners, I love the way the book is set up to provide deeper learning opportunities, I love the way the book is set up to provide deeper learning opportunities. I’m definitely buying this for my home and classroom!”

🌟 Great for city-raised kids!

“A unique feature I like about this book is it shows the child going to the store for her veggies, then learning about growing them on a farm. I think this will make the connection better for kids who are city-raised.”

🌟 Cheerful, heartfelt, and family-oriented!

“Very cheerful, heartfelt, and family-oriented story. It is a great story to read to your child/ren if you are having trouble getting them to eat their veggies!!!”

🌟 A colorful, garden-themed favorite!

“This book is a great overview of where our vegetables come from. It’s good for children to know that they come from somewhere before the store. The pictures are colorful and add to the storyline—they would keep my students' attention. This would be a book I would add to my collection for my garden theme.”

Why Teachers Love Macie and the Magic Veggies:

  • Supports classroom themes like gardening, nutrition, and sustainability
  • Engages young learners with colorful illustrations and a relatable story
  • Offers discussion questions for deeper learning with families or student groups
  • Perfect for Pre-K to Grade 2 and especially valuable for ESL learners

 

Add Macie to Your Classroom Library

Whether you’re planning a garden unit, introducing healthy eating habits, or simply looking for a meaningful, joy-filled story to share with your students—Macie and the Magic Veggies is the perfect pick.

Order now and bring the magic to your classroom!