Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

Qué pasa cuando la comida favorita que un niño o una niña trae a la escuela recibe comentarios denigrantes a la hora del almuerzo? Descúbrelo en esta edición bilingüe. What happens when a child's favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the...

What if Thanksgiving dinner with Grandma and Grandpa couldn't happen?The brothers are fighting. The car won't start. Mom's swamped with work. No food is ready for Grandma's table.It looks like the holiday might be ruined...But not if the Four Brothers have anything to say...

With one small seed every day, what good willyou plant in the world? Johnny Appleseed--an American folkhero--changed our nation seed by seed, deed by deed, and now the acclaimed EsméRaji Codell and award-winning Lynne Rae Perkins celebrate his legendary life.This beautiful biographical picture book...

When you are four years old, few decisions are as big as what's for breakfast. Joanna Banana's favorite subject is food. What kind of food, how much food, and when is it getting into her belly. For no reason her family could decipher, Joanna...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to Paris to discover who's threatening the organizers of the Great...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to Paris to discover who's threatening the organizers of the Great...

At the Cosmic Café, the first dairy café in space, customers come from all around the Milky Way to sample chef Mars Mozzarella's latest treats. Clever rhyming and some cheese puns make for an out of this world experience for readers. Budding cosmonauts will...

Staying focused in school is important. If you're hungry, it might be very difficult to concentrate on learning. That makes lunch a very important meal. Lunch is also the perfect time for children to catch up with their friends. Some kids get school lunch...

Dinner is one of the tastiest meals. Sometimes people don't have the chance to eat a healthy dinner. However, Gerald, his father, and his grandmother enjoy cooking healthy meals together. Readers will follow him through the dinner-making process. A salad and Hawaiian chicken with...

In this fictional narrative, Sarah and her family are celebrating Passover. Domain-specific vocabulary and colorful illustrations will help readers learn about the holiday. Follow Sarah and Hannah as they hide a piece of matzo as part of a family tradition. Where can it possibly...

Kate wants to bake something special for her dance class holiday party, but she is allergic to gluten. In this fictional narrative, colorful illustrations and key vocabulary will help readers follow along as Kate uses gluten-free rice flour to make pizza. This fiction title...

Ben has a fun-filled day when he visits his grandmother's house. Explanatory, procedural text and colorful illustrations will help readers to follow Ben as he learns how avocados grow. He will even get to learn how to plant an avocado seed and make guacamole...

In this fictional narrative text, Barb and her grandpa make homemade bread from scratch. Bright illustrations and descriptive text structure will show readers the steps necessary to bake something they probably eat every day. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Cooking...

Phil gets to go camping with his cousins. He helps his uncle build a tent while his parents and aunt prepare the big cookout. In this fictional narrative, specific vocabulary and bright illustrations will help readers learn about family structure in relation to aunts,...

A young boy is spending the day in the kitchen with his mom, as she makes pasta. His curiosity is captured as he sees something like smoke coming from the pot. She explains how temperatures impact water in various ways. This fiction title is...

All the great things about summer are summed up in this fun narrative about counting. Readers follow along as Joe enjoys all his favorite things, including ears of corn and hot dogs. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Corn in the...

The growth cycle of a carrot is explained as Pedro gets to plant his favorite vegetable. With a little hard work and supplying the right conditions, his crop comes to fruition. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title All About Carrots for...

A day in the kitchen with Ari's grandmother is fun, especially when potato pancakes are the result. Ari helps Grandma count ingredients and follows along as Grandma turns ordinary potatoes into a deliciously different dish. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title...

George and Jen help readers learn about portions in this tale about a favorite fruit. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title All About Bananas for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.Author: Richard TanISBN-10: 1499495307ISBN-13: 9781499495300Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/30/2015Pages:...

Concepts of math and plant growth cycles are combined in this fun trip to the strawberry patch. Readers will learn the difference between unripe and ripe fruit while counting yummy berries. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Let's Pick Strawberries for...

It's time to eat! This book follows a fun and relatable character from meal to meal throughout their day. Readers will love reading about each mealtime, from breakfast to dinner, and the friends and family that share in the main character's day. Colorful illustrations...

In this lively picture book, children discover a world of shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With...

Katie has a fun trip to the candy store. She looks at candy in many tempting colors. Eventually she decides on two colors and enjoys sharing them with her friends.Author: Greg RozaISBN-10: 1404257500ISBN-13: 9781404257504Publisher: Rosen ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2006Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.05lbsSize: 5.50h x 5.50w...

Diners line up outside Chef Kate's restaurant on a rainy day. She's inside making Mac-and-Say-Cheese. When the dish of the day is ready, she invites her diners into the restaurant, helps them dry off, then serves big plates of creamy Mac-and-Say-Cheese. Diners go home...

"This earnest story of being a good sibling, neighbor, and friend may inspire readers to find ways to be generous in their own lives." ― Publisher's Weekly The sweetness of making new friends―and making treats to welcome new neighbors―are central themes in this wonderful...

Join the fun in Kirk's and Mia's Pizzeria! Kirk and Mia are about to embark on a delicious adventure as they create the perfect pizza! From mixing ingredients to baking in the oven, these two young chefs discover how much fun it can be...

Young Mark spends a busy, noisy day helping out at Gram's seaside hot dog stand. After the last customer is served and the grill is scrubbed to a silvery shine, Mark sails off with Gram for a promised surprise-and finds a nighttime sea full...

Mystery? Mischief? Missing socks? Mallory is always up for an adventure-especially when it means solving a mystery! When things start disappearing around the house, Mallory and her two mischievous ferrets, Coffee and Milk, put on their detective hats and get to work. With her...

Christmas is threatened by a snow cone catastrophe in the latest book in the Mythical Feasts series, following Dinos Love Donuts and Monsters Love Brownies. I'm sure you know that Santa cares for cookies as a treat.You might have even baked him some on...

A girl from a family of bakers discovers she has a talent for solving mysteries in this delectable first book in a mischief-filled, highly illustrated middle grade whodunit series perfect for the fans of The Great British Bake Off and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's...

A generous but increasingly put-upon bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself in this delightful debut picture book about counting, sharing, and being a good friend. LouAnn (a bear) is making a doughnut feast in...

A joyful celebration of food, friendship, and culture, Fried Rice Surprise shows how a little bit of this and a little bit of that can create something magicalFern loves opening her lunchbox--sometimes it holds something colorful, sometimes sweet and spicy, but always delicious. When...

On a hot and humid Louisiana day, Belle prepares for her first crawfish boil. To Belle, this day means she will finally experience the joy of the spicy, juicy crawfish she has longed for. Come along as she pinches, pulls, peels, and eats some...

Middle school is harder than twelve-year-old Vinh thought. His grades are slipping, and if he hopes to compete in his school's cooking competition, he needs to improve his marks. When Vinh's grandmother gifts him a magical family heirloom, a jade pen that turns thoughts...

The first four books in the beloved Cupcake Diaries series are now available together in one scrumptious shrink-wrapped collection! When Katie finds herself without her best friend on the first day of middle school, she bakes up a plan to make new friends. Her...

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers. When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet....

A delightful and heartwarming picture book about neighbors, generosity and food Young chef Molly made slippery duck pasta for her brother's headmaster, spit-roasted geese for the local police, and Singapore noodles for the Montague poodles. After making a curry for her neighbor Murray, Molly's...

It's a great day for trying something new, and Slipper finds herself involved in activity she hasn't done before: baking! With friends by her side, Slipper tackles the cookie making idea with a gusto. But there are certain rules to be followed. Are her...

This is the fourth book in the Princess Katie Series. In this story, Princess Katie is diagnosed with celiac disease and can't eat gluten. She is sad that she can't eat regular desserts anymore, so she decides to start her own gluten-free bakery! But...

Join the adventure with Mad Vlad, the ice cream shop owner known for his strict yet passionate ways, in this delightful rhyming picture book for children aged 3-8. When high-tech ice cream robots open up next door, drawing away his loyal customers, Mad Vlad...

A visit to Aunt Lucy's cake shop is always a treat, but what happens when you hear a little voice in your head that tells you to eat all ten cupcakes?"Ten cupcakes on that shelf, think you can eat them all yourself?"Author: Irene MathiasISBN-10:...

Karen, a 3rd grade teacher, learns from her student, Sam, how baking cookies shouts, "I Love You!" to his family and then decides to start her own family baking tradition. You can too with three excellent Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes included with the story.Author:...

Mandy is excited to go to the market with her mother! They will make dinner from the food they buy. This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around...

There's lots of food at the market! What food do you like? This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around the world learn to read.Author: Kym SimonciniISBN-10: 1925863565ISBN-13:...

Ben and his mum love to sell Easter eggs! How do you celebrate Easter?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Caroline EvariISBN-10: 1922621498ISBN-13: 9781922621498Publisher: Library for AllLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize:...

Barney's birthday cake is very special! Bubu Beaty says it will only taste good if you eat something healthy first.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Hinamuyuweta EllisISBN-10: 1922621188ISBN-13: 9781922621184Publisher: Library for...

Only Trudie Cooper and her parents know that Trudie is a culinary child prodigy. That is, until Trudie reaches out to her idol, celebrity cook Aggie Weir, on learning that Melaleuca Public School's library is threatened. When the publisher of Aggie Weir's cookbooks identifies...

This follow on to the series debut, "Dressed in Peace", sees the author once again using her creative skills to teach and entertain young readers on topics of culture and diversity through the delightful character Ali-en.Ali-en loves to eat, but when his favourite dish...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables....

'Delicious, dastardly and diabolically delightful' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS, author of THE BEAST AND THE BETHANYMonsters + (secretly highly dangerous) doughnuts = all the ingredients for an explosively funny read!Tenth-generation monster-hunter Grace has a unique way of bumping off monsters. She and her sister run a...