The idea behind this series is that books are not just for reading. Books allow you to jump in and participate, at least in your imagination. This succeeds in that it shows kids that books are more than just words on a page. I'm offered ingredient options such as bread, baloney, pickles, catsup, onions, tomatoes, mustard, sand, pretzels, and a sandal.
Several activities teach respect for the environment.
In one, you are supposed to pick up the litter off the beach. On the next page, you sort the litter into the appropriate recycling bins. Other pages have you peeking underwater, finding a shell for a hermit crab, and using binoculars to see faraway things. The game includes five original songs, which are quite catchy. In fact, they're so catchy that you might get sick of them running through your mind.