Lessons from children’s literature

• “Clean up the house when you’re through playing.” Cat in the Hat

• “Don’t leave home without your purple crayon!” Harold and the Purple Crayon

• “If you think you can, you can.” The Little Engine That Could “Eat a balanced meal every day.” Bread and Jam for Frances

“Never eat someone else’s vegetables.” The Tale of Peter Rabbit

“Never eat the last piece of the puzzle.” Curious George Goes to the Hospital