Yummy Yucky

by Leslie Patricelli
Yummy Yucky cover
Good Books rating 4.23
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  • ID: 8172
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-20
  • ISBN: 9780763657000
  • Publisher: Candlewick Press
  • Published: 2011-11-15
  • Reviews: 3

Yummy Yucky is an entertaining and educational book that makes learning about opposites a joyful experience. The book features a charming, bald toddler who enthusiastically acts out various yummy and yucky scenarios, from enjoying spaghetti to making funny faces at the thought of eating worms. The bright, graphic illustrations by Leslie Patricelli bring each scene to life, making it a visual treat for young readers. /n/n This interactive book is not only great for teaching toddlers about opposites but also for encouraging them to express their emotions and reactions in a playful manner. The simple, repetitive text and engaging illustrations make it an ideal choice for storytime, helping children develop their language skills and understanding of the world around them.

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Goodreads · Community Reviewers · 2025-12-20
Excellent 4.20

The book is praised for its bold illustrations and simple, clear text that effectively teaches children about eating habits. The interactive nature of the book makes it a favorite among young readers.

Goodreads reviewers consistently highlight the bold and engaging illustrations in 'Yummy Yucky,' which capture the attention of young children. The simple, clear text pairs well with the illustrations, making it easy for toddlers to understand the concept of yummy versus yucky foods. Many reviewers mention how the book's interactive nature makes it a favorite among young readers, encouraging them to participate and learn. The book's ability to teach important lessons in a fun and engaging way is highly appreciated by parents and educators alike.

Quick quotes

    Spaghetti is yummy, worms are yucky. Sandwiches are yummy, sand is yucky.

    The bold illustrations and simple, clear text make it easy for toddlers to understand the concept of yummy versus yucky foods.

    The book's interactive nature makes it a favorite among young readers, encouraging them to participate and learn.

Mommy Gearest · Guest Reviewer · 2013-01-03
Fantastic 4.50

The book is engaging and uses humorous comparisons to teach children about eating habits. The contrast between yummy and yucky foods is both entertaining and educational.

This book is a delightful read that captures the attention of young children with its vibrant illustrations and simple, yet effective, text. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the clever comparisons, such as 'Burgers are yummy. Boogers are yucky,' which not only entertain but also help children understand the concept of good and bad eating habits. The book's interactive nature makes it a great tool for parents and educators to use in teaching kids about healthy choices in a fun way.

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    This book is amazing. It compares yummy things to eat versus yucky things to eat.

    My personal favourite comparison is 'Burgers are yummy. Boogers are yucky.'

    It's a great tool for parents and educators to use in teaching kids about healthy choices in a fun way.

My Bookshelf · 2010-04-27
Great 4.00

The book is durable and perfect for toddlers, making it a practical choice for parents. The illustrations are bright and engaging, capturing the attention of young readers.

As a board book, 'Yummy Yucky' is designed to withstand the rough handling that comes with toddlers. The reviewer appreciates the durability, wishing more things in the world were toddler-proofed. The book's bright, graphic style and expressive illustrations make it a hit with young children. The simple, clear text helps toddlers understand the concept of opposites in a fun and interactive way. The reviewer finds it a valuable addition to any toddler's library.

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    Yummy Yucky is a boardbook which means no matter what my tyke does, he can't tear it.

    How I wish more things in this world were toddler-proofed.

    The simple, clear text helps toddlers understand the concept of opposites in a fun and interactive way.

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