Art from Food | Rhyming Story on Creativity and Imagination for Kids

Illustration of food items turned into imaginative animals and objects.

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PARENT-TEACHER GUIDE

Art is Everywhere – Here, There and in Food

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Country: India

Ages: 3–5, 5-8

Author: Aparna Kapur, Bijal Vachharajani

Publisher: Pratham Books

Illustrator: Adrija Ghosh, Canato Jimo, Priya Kuriyan, Sheena Deviah

Story Source: StoryWeaver

About The Story

Can a bulb of garlic become the fluffy feathers of a swan? Could dried noodles look like woolly sheep? Can litchi peels turn into dragon eggs? With a dash of imagination and a good look at the fruits, vegetables, and grains in your kitchen, art can come alive in the most unexpected places. This quirky, rhyming picture book brings food to life through playful verses and delightful visuals created by four talented illustrators. It nudges children to observe closely, think creatively, and realize that everyday things—even food—can become magical works of art. Perfect for discussions around visual art, nature-based creativity, and early STEAM exploration.

Themes

Steam

Sub Themes

Creativity and imagination

Nature-based art

Food and observation

Parent-Teacher Guide

Learning Outcome

Recognize artistic possibilities in ordinary food items.
Practice careful observation and creative interpretation.
Use food-based materials to create their own imaginative artwork.
Begin to associate sustainability with creativity and respect for natural resources.

Lesson Plan

TUsing the story’s examples of food-inspired art, children will explore how creativity and observation can transform everyday items into imaginative visuals.
They will create their own “food art” while learning to appreciate the world around them

Activities

Kitchen Creatures Art: Bring in real or illustrated food items. Ask children to turn them into imaginary animals or scenes using drawing or collage.
Observation Challenge: Display various vegetables/fruits. Let students draw what they see and what they imagine.
Food Sculpture Gallery: Using safe, non-perishable food items (or images), create a class art display.
Rhyme It Like a Recipe: Ask children to write a short verse about their favorite food art.

Story Discussion Guide

Before reading

What is the most interesting looking fruit or vegetable you’ve seen?
Have you ever thought a food item looked like something else?

During reading

What do the authors imagine with each food?
What can make the foods look magical?

After reading

Can you think of a food at home that could look like something else?
What would you like to turn a banana peel or onion skin into?

Applicable Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Encourages children to value food, reduce waste, and engage with it beyond consumption.

SDG 13: Climate Action

Fosters appreciation of natural materials and the idea of reuse through artistic play

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