We are so excited to share our first publication with you! Inspired by our feeding clients, Tiny Friends, Happy Bellies is a playful and interactive journey through the colorful world of food. Authored by Stephanie and illustrated by the local and imaginative Jodi Whalen, Tiny Friends is designed to spark curiosity and conversation between children and their caregivers. As young readers explore a rainbow of choices, they’re encouraged to pick the foods that speak to them—planting the seeds for positive mealtime dialogue. Along the way, readers learn that not all microbes are bad; in fact, some are tiny helpers that thrive with the right care, keeping our bodies strong, happy, and ready for whatever comes next.
What folks are saying about our book and read-aloud event
“Ms. Klein’s book-related activities drew the children in. They excitedly identified various fruits, vegetables, and other nutritional foods adding details about their colors and benefits. Ms. Klein’s engaging text and [Ms. Whalen’s] illustrations encouraged interaction and conversation with the added bonus of children trying foods they may not otherwise have eaten.
Ms. Klein’s book successfully combined text and illustrations that entertained and interested the children while educating them about the body’s microbiome and what foods they need to stay healthy.”
- Molly, Teacher at Saxon Hill Preschool