CUKE AND CUMBER

CUKE

AND

CUMBER

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"LET - US"

INTRODUCE OURSELVES!!

We are fruits and veggies,

so good for you, that’s true.

But in this story you may find

we’re fun to be with, too!

We’ll say a bit about ourselves,

we hope to be your friends.

Please bring us all

right home with you

we’re healthy ‘til the end!!

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VEGETAB-LY

VEGeTABLES

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I'M CUKE!       I’M CUMBER!

We always stick together

on your grocery list!!

We’re buddies

and we’ll make you smile,

So let’s be friends and talk awhile!

Just munch or dip us,

slice us too… we promise

we’ll be GOOD for you!!

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I AM ESPERA! 

I AM GUS!

If you are in the produce aisle

you’ll bump right into us!

We’re long and green and slender

and ready for your meal.

So steam us up for dinner

and see how proud you feel!

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MEET MY FRIEND TOM 

AND HIS COUSIN MAYTO!                 

 When they are in your dinner 
you won't want to be late-o!

They make your salad pretty
and taste delicious, too.
And you can make a sauce of them, 
or mix them in a stew!

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HI COLLIE!             HI FLOWER!

We saw you in the supermarket 

taking a nice shower!!

Now jump in our cart

and we’ll cook you up right,

to go with our healthy

fish dinner tonight!!

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HEY BROCK!                    HEY KOLIE!

You’re good for us

and tasty, too.

We crunch and munch

and smile with YOU!

We dip you, steam you,

head to toe.

You are a veggie

set to go!!

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!CHILI, RED, & JALAPENO!

Peppers every one.

You’re cool, you’re hot,

but one thing’s sure…

You’re zesty on the tongue!!

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I AM POTT

AND GRANDMA'S TETA

We’re on the menu,

so don’t be late-a!!

French fry, bake,

mash or hash,

We're a yummy

tummy stash!!

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I AM STRING AND HE IS BEAN

We get steamed

but we don't get mean.

Cooked up for dinner,

or dipped as a snack,

we’ll make

your happy lips

SMACK, SMACK, SMACK!

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PARSLEY, BASIL, & THERE'S THYME!

Herbs for flavor, fun to rhyme!

Added to our meals they add

flavor that will make us glad.

Sprinkle them on salad or soup.

They are an important group!

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GARLIC!    

ONIONS!!







Don't be shy!!
Garlic makes things taste good,

(Oops… onions make you cry!)

But really, 
they’re so tasty

just cooked 
into your food,

you really need 
to try them

(you don’t want 
to be rude!)

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FRUITY

FRUITS

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Pssst...This fruit name is backwards!

Can you guess what it is??!

SAY 'HI' TO APPLE!

SAY 'HI' TO PINE!

With an outside that’s prickly      

but an inside that’s fine.

Here’s a fruit for your sweet tooth

and your tummy combined.

Its yellow rings give us

a juicy surprise.

So don’t you be fooled

by its prickly disguise!

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"OR-ANGE"

YOU SOMETIMES THIRSTY FOR JUICE?

Then reach up and grab

‘til this fun fruit comes loose!

Peel it or slice it

or squeeze it real tight,

and you’ll smile as you taste it

with pure fruit delight!

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WANT TO FEEL JUST "GRRR...APE?!"

Sink your teeth into us,

red, purple, or green.

We’ll spurt out a flavor

that tastes pretty keen.

Now want a sweet drink

with that flavor as well?

Your supermarket will show you

the grape juice they sell!!

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WE'RE POME!

AND GRANATE!!

It’s nice to meet!

With us on your list,

your shopping’s complete!

Our seeds are tasty,

we make great juice.

So try us today.

We can’t be beat!!!

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HERE AND THERE,

YOU'LL MEET A PEAR!

Our colors vary,

but we’re great to chew.

Tasty fresh or cooked,

and SO good for you!

Try us in salads

with nuts and cheese.

You’ll have a meal

that’s sure to please!

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EVER DONE THE TANGO?

EVER TRIED A MANGO?

 SCARED OF DRAGONS?

 WHAT ABOUT DRAGON FRUIT?

EVER HEAR OF A GUAVA,

OR A MAMEY,

OR A TAMARIND? 

These are tropical fruits

from exotic places.

Give them a try!

You'll put smiles on your faces!!

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LET'S SHOUT FOR KEE!

LET'S SHOUT FOR WEE!

LET'S SHOUT FOR KIWI!

Great-tasting and good for you!

Kiwi has vitamin C, too!

Eat the skin, bite in, okay?

Inside’s a fresh start

to your day!!

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"STRAW-"       "RASP-"  "BLACK-"  AND "BLUE"

All these BERRIES are just for you!!

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WE HOPE YOU HAVE 

ENJOYED OUR TALE, 

SO YOU'LL EAT HEALTHY  

WITHOUT FAIL.

ADVENTURES ALL START 

WITH TRYING NEW THINGS.

SO WAKE UP YOUR TASTEBUDS

AND SEE WHAT IT BRINGS!!!

HAPPY EATING!!!