Alexander accidentally kicks a ball into his neighbor's vegetable garden. As he retrieves the ball, he comments, "I hate vegetables". Suddenly, the vegetables all come to life and start debating who is the most nutritious for growing a strong and healthy body.

Book includes
•  Fun story focusing on making correct nutritional choices
•  Bright, colorful illustrations featuring Alexander and his friends
•  Nutritional information resources pages that help meet health teaching requirements
•  Veggie pasta salad recipes included for a wonderful hands-on learning activity