No Eat Not Food

An introduction to organic food and sustainable agriculture for kids 8 to 12

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...I’m sure anyone would find it a delightful romp through the principles we hold so dear: biodiversity, sustainable farming practices, food ethics and a healthful, natural lifestyle for all. The book is funny, sweet, informative and the artwork is excellent.  I am just thrilled to help to spread the word about it.  - Suzanne Ballard of New Moon Farm

 ... I personally love this book and so do my children (ages 11, 9, 8 and 2)!...
The message is one that is not presented in such a magnificent way often enough. I just can’t say enough good things about this book,...  -Carrie Farris, Jax Natural Foods

 “My 3 & 5 year old daughters love the book. It teaches in a very fun way why organic sustainable growing is the only way to go.”  Heidi, CA

 “Fabulous for teachers”  … a book that can open up doorways for discussion about health, digestion, environmental science, agriculture, and social awareness.”  “Mountain Girl” (5^th grade teacher)

 “The Omnivore's Dilemma for Children!”  D. Macek, San Diego, CA

 “My three children ages 6, 8, and 10 are all extremely attracted to this book. I could have never taught them these important lessons without the magic of No Eat!” Pamela Roberts Brockway, NC, CA

 “… after I read the book, I learned that organic food can be very healthy for our bodies.”  Austin Veteto, age 11

 “A truly fantastic book! My students absolutely adore it probably because it captures their imaginations & makes them laugh.”  Jon Hinsvark, SD, CA          

NO EAT! NOT FOOD!   What a great kid's book!!!

I’ve just finished reading a WONDERFUL new book that I’d like to recommend to anyone who has kids, knows kids, likes kids, works with kids or has ever been a kid! This is a story about the “search for intelligent food on planet earth” and tells the adventures of a hungry alien looking for some REAL food here on earth. Although “No Eat Not Food” was written for 8 to 12 year olds, I’m sure anyone would find it a delightful romp through the principles we hold so dear: biodiversity, sustainable farming practices, food ethics and a healthful, natural lifestyle for all. The book is funny, sweet, informative and the artwork is excellent.

I am just thrilled to help to spread the word about it.

 The book has won two national level book awards, and I personally give it the official “New Moon Farm Sustainable Stamp of Organic Approval!”  Suzanne Ballard of New Moon Farm  

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October 10, 2008-

I would like to introduce you to this wonderful children’s book written by Rick Sanger titled “No Eat Not Food”.I personally love this book and so do my children (ages 11, 9, 8 and 2)! It has aliens, adventure, and bugs! What more could you ask for? Well, it also promotes sustainability, healthy eating habits and the organic lifestyle! The book is written for 8-12 year old’s but the pictures captivate the imagination of all age groups. The message is one that is not presented in such a magnificent way often enough. I just can’t say enough good things about this book, if you would like to see my copy I will be bring it with the next few delivery days.

This would be a great gift idea for children of all ages, the holidays are just around the corner!   Carrie Farris JAX Natural Foods

 A wonderful book with an important message, February 22, 2007

While this book is probably targeting children in the 6-12 year-old age range, my 3-year old son loves it. It has become one of his favorite books. It is a fun story about an alien bug named "No Eat" and his earthling friend Lulu, who go about teaching children the importance of sustainable farming and the benefits of eating healthy organic foods. When my son was recently offered some junk food, he loudly stated, "No eat, not food", and turned it down!

James Van Verth (Aptos, CA)

 A perfect book, December 21, 2006

A great book teaching about how important organic food can be. Before I read this book I didnt really think that organic food was that important, but after I read the book, I learned that organic food can be be very heathy for our bodies. No eat is my favorite character because when the kids first meet him, he refuses the chip that they offered him to stay healthy.
I really liked this book.  Austin Veteto, age 11

 ~Fabulous for Teachers!~, September 21, 2007

Fabulous is the word to use to describe such a fun, but deep meaning, book. Its kid-friendly story is a wonderful way to teach children the difference between natural and processed foods (a line not so clearly drawn these days). Through cute characters, a plot is built around the notion of eating foods that are great for both humans and the earth from which we live.
Also, what a fantastic thing for school-aged kids to be exposed to and read! It is a book that can open up doorways for discussion about health, digestion, environmental science, agriculture, and social awareness. Teachers will love the bridge it builds between healthful diet choices and junky ones, which we can then relate to how a brain functions in the classroom.
I teach 5th grade and just read the book to my students. They were engaged and curious during the read aloud, as they were thinking about what they had just eaten at lunch! Many students don't know how to make good food choices and this book opens their minds to finding out more before popping something into their mouths. Wonderful!  Sarah Marshall, 5th grade teacher

 J. burton "j.burton"  (wyoming)

i loved this book because it is a fun teaching tool and a thought provoking read with amazing illustrations. no eat not food educates kids of all ages (including those of us who never grow up!) the importance of sustainable practices and to be cognitive of what we put in our bodies. I can't wait to share this story with others and hope no eat will plant a seed in kids' minds that grows into an organic and health lifestyle. thank you rick!

 The Omnivore's Dilemma for Children!, August 8, 2008

D. Macek "Organic Dave" (San Diego, CA USA)

Rick Sanger is the Michael Pollan of children's literature. This book is a wonderful story that contains valuable knowledge for people of all ages. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn more about what exactly is in that processed bag of potatos chips and why you would be much better off eating a fresh organic potato instead. Be well!

 Fantastic book that makes eating healthy fun & entertaining, July 25, 2008

We found this book at our local organic Co-op. I'm so glad I picked it up! My 3 & 5 year old daughters love the book. It teaches in a very fun way why organic sustainable growing is the only way to go. Our girls love veggies and it was great this book showcased yellow tomatoes!! We have them growing in our big organic garden. Kudos to the author and the illustrator for providing such a clear fun message about what healthy food is. I highly recommend. 

Heidi (California)

This book is as important as the book you will buy your children on family life. The alien bug No Eat and his friend Lulu, take a brother and sister through the process of learning about sustainably grown, organic food. They show the kids how it's not only important to eat your veggies but to ask questions of your grocer and farmer about how your veggies were grown. My three children ages 6, 8, and 10 are all extremely attracted to this book. I could have never taught them these important lessons without the magic of No Eat! L. Littlejohn

 What a Great Children's Book!, January 15, 2008

A truly fantastic book! My students absolutely adore it probably because it captures their imaginations & makes them laugh.
Jon H.

Jon Hinsvark "teacher"