The EGGSciting Sleepover - Pichardo, Dee

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Résumé :
Have you ever wanted to try something new? In, The EGGSCiting Sleepover you will get to explore the dynamic relationship between two sassy school-aged cousins, Allie and Bryn. They are alike in many ways. But there's a major difference in their eating habits. Allie is vegan and Bryn is not. After constantly explaining her healthy eating habits and a whirlwind of emotion, Allie encourages Bryn to try vegan pancakes at their next sleepover. But for now, Bryn will enjoy her buttermilk pancakes with eggs (her favorite food) and bacon. Read to find out what other healthy habits Bryn and Allie engage in!...

Biographie:
Dee Pichardo is the proud author of, The EGGSciting Sleepover. As a teacher, Dee spends a lot of time with her students and has observed a lack of healthy eating habits and options. She became increasingly concerned as she watched countless students frequently eating unhealthy snacks. She wanted to find a way to encourage parents to identify healthier snack options while highlighting the connection between healthy eating and improved performance in school. Drawing upon her concern for her students, upbringing, personal healthy eating habits, Dee was inspired to write a children's book about healthy eating habits in a fun and enduring way. The EGGSciting Sleepover gives a glimpse into Dee's childhood as having sleepovers with her cousins was always her favorite weekend activity. While it also highlights the differences in eating habits among children and how they can help one another understand these differences. A native New Yorker, Dee loves sightseeing and enjoys all of the uniqueness that is typical of New York City. When she's not curled up with a good book, Dee spends her time cooking, practicing yoga, visiting museums, writing, shopping, and spending time with her loved ones and dog Milo. Dee holds a bachelor of arts in Childhood Education and a master of science in Bilingual Special Education.