First Book of Sushi (World Snacks)
For families that place good food high on their list of priorities,  educating their wee ones about the joys of sushi may be far more important than  teaching about bunnies and balls and flowers. But even those who don't knowfutomakifromhatahatawill relish the playful rhymes and lush  collages in Amy Wilson Sanger's wonderfulFirst Book of Sushi.Miso in my sippy cup,tofu in my bowl.Crab and avocadofill my California roll.English-speaking tots will love wrapping their lips around Japanese words such  astekka maki,ebi, andwasabi, and will soon be joining in  the bouncy recitation of sushi favorites for the very young. This bright little  board book, with its gorgeous array of patterns and textured, mixed-media  collages, looks good enough to eat. And who knows, it might even inspire picky  eaters to try a little eggtamagoor squishy salmon roe (otherwise known  asikura)! (Baby to preschool)--Emilie Coulter