Go, Go, Grapes! A Fruit Chant by April Pulley Sayre

This vibrant photographic counting book introduces young readers to the colorful world of fruits through energetic, rhythmic chants. April Pulley Sayre’s crisp verse bounces along, transforming a simple trip to the fruit stand into a lively celebration of produce, from familiar apples to more exotic dragon fruit. The real, vivid photographs make each fruit visually pop off the page, aiding in vocabulary building and food recognition for toddlers and preschoolers. This engaging read-aloud turns learning about healthy foods into an exciting, interactive experience.

What sets this book apart is its dynamic, chant-like quality that practically demands audience participation, making it an ideal choice for wiggly storytime groups or one-on-one reading with a child who loves to move. The combination of simple, repetitive text and stunning photography is perfectly calibrated for the preschool attention span, fostering early literacy skills and a positive association with nutritious eating. Parents seeking an energetic alternative to a standard first words book will find this a refreshingly active and educational choice that children will want to revisit again and again.