Tayo and the Super Produce Pals at the Grocery Store!
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A Joyful, Doctor-Created Food Adventure for Children Ages 2–12 and the Grown-Ups Who Share Their Journey!
What happens when an ordinary trip to the grocery store becomes an extraordinary adventure?
Join Tayo and his mom as they explore a colorful world where fruits and vegetables come alive! Through playful, child-led storytelling, lovable produce characters, and exciting discoveries, children are invited to explore plant-powered foods, spark their curiosity, and develop positive relationships with food—all without pressure.
Created by Dr. Bisi Alli, an Internal and Lifestyle Medicine physician, this engaging story blends research-informed medical insight with imaginative storytelling to make food discovery fun, approachable, and meaningful for the whole family.
The Adventure Goes Beyond the Story!
Each book offers engaging ways to extend the experience beyond reading:
A delightful story: Follow Tayo and the Super Produce Pals on a colorful grocery store adventure.
Lovable fruit and vegetable characters: Inspire curiosity, imagination, and confidence in exploring foods.
Simple, family-friendly recipes: Encourage children and grown-ups to discover and enjoy new foods together.
Weekly drawing activities: Spark creativity and conversations about fruits, vegetables, and everyday wellness.
A caregiver guide: Included at the end of the book, with practical tips, conversation starters, and weekly challenges to bring food discovery into everyday life.
Made for Families, Educators, and Communities
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, educator, or healthcare professional, Tayo offers a joyful way to encourage positive food experiences and nurture healthy habits from childhood.
Perfect for sharing at home, in classrooms, libraries, clinical practices, and community programs, the story brings children and the people who nurture them together through curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
Available in English & Spanish! Two languages, one joyful food adventure.
Let Curiosity Lead. Bring Health Home. Make Every Food Adventure Count!
One story, one crayon, one carrot, and one joyful discovery at a time.
For more information and resources, visit:
American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/Making-Healthy-Food-Choices.aspx
American Cancer Society
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/diet-physical-activity/acs-guidelines-nutrition-physical-activity-cancer-prevention/guidelines.html
American College of Family Physicians
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
https://lifestylemedicine.org/patient/
American College of Physicians
https://www.acponline.org/sites/default/files/documents/clinical_information/resources/obesity_management/obesity_modules_resource_links.pdf
American Heart Association
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/how-does-plant-forward-eating-benefit-your-health
American Medical Women's Association
https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/nutrition-and-medicine-task-force/healthy-lifestyle-revolution/
Blue Zones®
https://www.bluezones.com/exploration/#section-2
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/2025-advisory-committee-report
Mexico: https://vidasaludable.gob.mx/alimentacion-saludable
Chile: https://www.elvolcanalimentario.cl/descarga-guia-extensa/
PCRM: https://www.pcrm.org/unmundosaludable