Well, this is awkward. I wasn’t aware that zucchini read books, so what a surprise to hear from you! To answer your question: I have nothing against zucchini—in moderation. But sometimes you guys can come on a little strong, especially in late summer. Anyway, I picked zucchini because—and I hope this doesn’t come as a surprise—many kids don’t like it. On their plates, at least. In their books is another matter, and every kid will have to decide that individually. Thanks for writing!