First, a disclaimer. I didn't read the "whole" book. Due to technical issues, I could only see half of every page. If there were words on the bottom halves, I missed them. (I debated whether I should even review this book or not, but I feel like I need to mention this for people who might end up purchasing the book in e-book format. EPUBs do not always work properly with Adobe Digital Editions. So if you don't have a tablet or phone and are forced to read on your computer, you might have issues.)

That said, from what I did see, this book is an ode to farmers' markets (I don't know why the book refuses to use the possessive; not doing so makes it sound like a "farmers market" is a market where people are selling farmers). The young narrator visits these markets regularly with her mother. Her friends go, too. Sometimes they get special treats. If Sophia and her mother go on vacation, they'll seek out farmers' markets at their destination. Aside from that, there's really no story. It's basically just a book that introduces the concept of farmers' markets.

I'm no stranger to farmers' markets, having made almost weekly trips to them with my family when I was a kid. There is definitely something special about seeing all the hand-grown, handmade goods (as opposed to mass-produced items such as are found in grocery stores). Visiting farmers' markets is definitely something I would recommend... especially if you're going to introduce children to the concept through a book like this.

Sophia and her mom make weekly trips to the Farmers Market. There is a lot to look forward to when going to the market. Sophia has 3 friends she regularly meets up with there. Each of the children have different things they love about the market and they each have favorite fresh foods they love to eat. And besides, it’s just nice to enjoy the company of friends.

The illustrations are lovely, especially the colorful, bright, tasty looking vegetables and the crowds of people.

There is a bit of alliteration in the book which I always enjoy.

This is a great introduction for kids to encourage buying local and fresh foods. The book not only speaks of the fresh foods, but also offers a peak into the life and culture at the heart of Farmers Markets. It’s about community, neighbors and friends too.

A digital copy of this book was provided by Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Meet Me at the Farmers Market is a delightful picture book about a little girl named Sophia who loves going to the Farmers Market every week.   While there we meet her 3 friends who all love coming too.  She tells us about all the people she sees and musicians as well as all the vendors and what they sell at their tables.  We even get to hear Sophia's mom make an egg joke that the leads to the vendor replying himself with his own egg joke.  After telling us about the vegetables, Sophia also tells us about other things that are at the farmers market too, such as honey, lemonade, and popsicles.

The watercolor pictures have a gentle and calming quality to them.  The vegetables:  bell peppers, melons, carrots, squash are drawn nice and large enticing young eaters to try them.

I can definitely recommend this book for young readers as well as story tellers who are looking for something to encourage good eating habits as well as teach about where our food comes from, how it's grown, and all the different ways it gets to us.

Thank you to Netgalley and Concierge Marketing Inc. for the review copy and opportunity to provide an honest opinion.