New children’s book about food discovery to be launched on April 4
Basil Bunny, a children’s book co-written by Dr. Misty Rossiter, professor of foods and nutrition at UPEI, and Leah Ellis, a member of the performance group Tunes and Tales, will be launched on April 4 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Charlottetown Learning Library, at 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
Suitable for ages two to nine, Basil Bunny is a gentle, playful story about curiosity, food exploration, and the joy of discovering favourite foods—perfect for young readers, picky eaters, and families who love stories filled with warmth, humour, and heart.
“Leah Ellis, who is an author and music teacher, heard about the research Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac and I were doing through the CELEBRATE Feeding Project,” said Dr. Rossiter. “She approached me to see if I was interested in a creative collaboration, and together we wrote Basil Bunny, a children’s story that aligns with some of the key themes of the CELEBRATE Feeding project.”
The CELEBRATE Feeding research team has created many different resources for educators and published a variety of academic papers, she said
“Basil Bunny complements the resources that have been created and is an opportunity for younger audiences to engage with some of the key messages of our work.”
The event will include a book reading with music and crafts and opportunities to engage with the themes of the book through food exploration and sensory fun. Books will be available for sale at the event and also can be purchased on Amazon.
