The Seven Silly Eaters

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What is The Seven Silly Eaters about?

Mrs. Peters has seven children, each with a unique and demanding food preference—Peter drinks only milk, Lucy insists on homemade lemonade, and Jack eats only applesauce. As the family grows, so do the specific meal requests, leaving Mrs. Peters overwhelmed. On her birthday, the children decide to prepare their favourite dishes themselves, leading to a delightful culinary surprise that brings the family together.

About the author

Mary Ann Hoberman is a much-loved author and poet, well known for her playful and imaginative books for children. She wrote the popular 'You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You' series, which encourages children and adults to read together. Her stories are full of rhyme, fun, and wonderful wordplay that make reading an adventure.