Adventures in the World of Vegetables is a whimsical story about the journey of a young boy named Picky, who despises vegetables. However, he finds himself unexpectedly shrunken and thrust into the world of vegetables. Picky learns from a clever mushroom that he must gather nutrients from the vegetables in order to grow back to his normal size and return home. Reluctantly, he embarks on a fulfilling journey, assisting the vegetables with various tasks and receiving their nutrients in return. From helping loosen the soil for carrots, watering broccoli, protecting squash from flies, shading spinach, and fertilizing eggplant, Peek collected an array of nutrients including carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and minerals. Gradually, Peake came to appreciate the hard work of vegetables, their unique flavors and textures. Once he has collected all the necessary nutrients, he returns to his original size and returns to his world.