Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

Richeleaux, the raccoon, wants nothing more than to play his fiddle for a real audience, so he decides to have a jamboree. Andwhat's a party without food? While he busily prepares a delicious meal, Antoine, the alligator, hurries off to invite their friends. Soon,...

In this colorful tale of the food culture of cattle drives in the 1800s, chuckwagon chef Cookie takes young readers along on a rootin'-tootin' adventure. The days start at three o'clock in the morning, when Cookie makes coffee so thick you could float a...

Mia goes on vacation and meets up with the girls from the Sprinkle Sundays series in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series Things are slow at the cupcake shop this summer, and so when Mia's dad invites her on a long weekend...

Pancake Dad is a delightfully illustrated read-aloud book featuring a dad whose Saturday tradition is to make pancakes with his children in order to spend time together. They use this opportunity to bond and have fun. When they are done making pancakes, they always...

Rah, rah, mu-JA-dara! Lentil rice tastes so nice! A rhyming, rhythmic story follows a diverse group of Israeli children as they taste a variety of different ethnic foods found in IsraelAuthor: Jamie Kiffel-AlchehISBN-10: 1541585003ISBN-13: 9781541585003Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing (R)Language: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2021Pages: 12Format: Board BookWeight: 0.25lbsSize:...

When Almaz makes a mistake in school, she's really embarrassed Other kids tease her because they don't understand her Ethiopian culture. How can she use her family's traditions to make friends? She needs to host a BIG BUNA BASH Author: Sara C. ArnoldISBN-10: 1951565010ISBN-13:...

Allie and Sierra struggle to run the ice cream shop on their own in this tenth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series and Donut Dreams series It's summertime and everyone wants ice cream That's great...

"A sweet and compassionate introduction to an important Jewish custom." --Kirkus ReviewsSydney Taylor Notable Book Award.Sara watches from her apartment window as her mom goes towork. One day, she sees an old man pick up a bruised apple from the discardedpile next to Sol's...

Curious George meets Mr. Bean in this adorable picture book from author-illustrator Jeff Mack that follows the loveable Mr. Monkey on his wacky adventures. Mr. Monkey bakes a cake. He can't wait to win a ribbon But first he has to carry it to...

December is full of holidays around the world: Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and more. When eight cookies representing different cultures come together, they scramble for a spot on top of the holiday pile. The wise Indian shortbread counsels peace, in this rhyming picture book filled...

A delightful, delicious middle grade debut by New York Times bestselling author Sheryl Berk and her cupcake-obsessed daughter, Carrie.Cupcake Club is the first book in the Peace, Love and Cupcakes series. This is The Babysitter's Club for a generation raised on Cake Boss and...

Meet Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist. From author Michael B. Kaplan, creator of Disney's T.V. show Dog with a Blog, comes the debut picture book of the Betty Bunny series. It's a story about patience--seen through the eyes of a precocious...

A fresh story with delectable illustrations, this book will teach children that vegetables can be delicious. They'll learn where their food is sourced and how to put them all together to make a healthy dish. The book includes a recipe so the reader can...

Kids will love to eat through 16 different types of food with the very hungry caterpillar With giant stickers that are perfect for little hands, this book is the perfect choice for kids just learning their numbers. Counting has never made you hungrierAuthor: Eric...

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book From highly acclaimed author Jenkins and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Blackall comes a fascinating picture book in which four families, in four different cities, over four centuries, make the same delicious dessert: blackberry fool. This richly detailed book...

It streaked through the sky on a perfect day in July and landed in the garden... When a mysterious red orb appears one day, the vegetables aren't sure what to make of it. They decide that it must be an alien tomato They name...

Carrots, chestnuts, and cheese turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. Full color.Author: Yusuke YonezuISBN-10: 9888240625ISBN-13: 9789888240623Publisher: MineditionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2014Pages: 24Format: Board...

Get ready for the first day of school with Peanut Butter and friends, the popular characters from award-winning author Terry Border. Peanut Butter has a big day tomorrow--it's his first day at a new school With help from his friends, Peanut Butter can have...

From award-winning author Eric Kimmel, here is a new edition of a spicy Texas twist on the classic tale THE GINGERBREAD MAN, featuring the artwork of Erik Brooks.Author: Eric A. KimmelISBN-10: 1513260790ISBN-13: 9781513260792Publisher: Westwinds PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2017Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x...

Celebrate Shabbat, community, and diverse traditions with this lyrical tale, illustrated with a lively and whimsical touch. When Goldie Simcha doesn't joyfully throw open her door to welcome everyone in to her apartment for a meal of her famous cholent, her neighbors wonder what...

Bright, primary colors and big cookie shapes make this beloved book about a baker perfect for the very youngest. In twelve scrumptious spreads, Mr. Cookie Baker shows all the steps in preparing his famous cookies. Just as he takes them out of the oven,...

An anticipated trip to Grandma's house is not turning out to be what this boy expected. Mom makes an announcement of what they will be eating upon their arrival- Grandma's green grass soup! A vivid imagination is all it takes to ruin the boy's...

Jory John meets Sophie's Squash in this delightful, offbeat, and hilarious picture book, The Pet Potato, about finding companionship in unlikely places.Potatoes can't do anything a pet should. They can't learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert. But to Albert's...

All Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch--but what if you hate the red stuff? A young girl despises Eastern Europe's most beloved soup, and not even the grandmothers of Kiev can persuade her to change her mind. But when she immigrates to the United...

Children can lift the flaps to help Little Mouse gather ingredients to make bread rolls with Daddy Mouse. Then follow the steps at the end of the book to make the simple recipe together Daddy Mouse wants to go to the store to gather...

Franny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the ninth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Dear Dumb Diary and It's Happy Bunny series. Franny K. Stein isn't a good...

Sierra tries to find a way to balance all of the activities in her life in this third delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series Sierra does lots of things. She's captain of the softball team,...

Walter the Baker has a pretzel twist of a problem in this Ready-to-Read edition of a favorite from the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love...

It's summer in the city, and a rascally squirrel is up to all sorts of tricks. He digs and eats and zips and hides, but when he sneaks inside an apartment window, it's time for a nutty solution to get him out. Labels identify...

Meet Herb, the dragon who prefers gardening to gobbling meat. When his vegetable-loving ways land him in the castle's dungeon, will he be able to stay true to his values? Packed with wacky visual details and quirky dialogue, Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon overturns your...

Bear finds three tasty mushrooms on her way home through the woods. Her friend Weasel cooks them up in the frying pan. But the friends have a problem: how to share three between two? Bear and Weasel each come up with one argument after...

Sam Kinney used to be a very picky eater. But after a friend's eccentric Aunt Sylvie put a weird spice in his mac and cheese, suddenly, Sam can't stop eating. Paste and pepper. Dishwashing soap. Even dog food. Sam has to find out what...

Moving to a new city means Alina has to make new friends, and nothing is worse than lunch at a new school. When her grandmother visits, Alina is inspired to help her cook the delicious Afro-Indian meals she's always loved, but a cruel note...

Maya's WorldCooking is an art, and art knows no bounds of age. The "ABC's of Cooking" in Maya's World is a whirlwind adventure revolving around all things food and takes place in the most important place of them all - the kitchen. Maya -...

Selected as a Caldecott Honor Book in 1977, and now back in print for the first time in a decade, this is a charming picture book about a grandmother and her simple, idyllic daily routine. Fish for Supper is M.B. Goffstein's Caldecott Honor story...

Chemistry in the kitchen? Phineas L. MacGuire applies his science skills to culinary creations in this food-tastic tale from the bestselling author of Chicken Boy. Phineas L. MacGuire--scientist extraordinaire--has a new chore: cooking dinner every night. He may be a genius, but he knows...

Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition Spaghetti is yummy, but worms -- and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention -- are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited board book Yummy...

Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 1 books are perfect for kids who are reading simple sight words and sounding out decodable text. Maggie and Pie are bird buddies...

Sierra has a sprinkle of fun in the ninth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Donut Dreams series Sierra is tired of being known as "the sweetest girl in the ice cream shop," but she...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Pack a snack and prepare for the day with this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring Daniel Tiger! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Daniel Will...

Have you ever seen a banana in a bikini? Or a tangerine in trunks? What about grapes in goggles? In this uproarious follow-up to Vegetables in Underwear, kids will learn that there are many kinds of suits--including suits for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and scuba...

Sally the pizza maker makes pizza. She grows tomatoes in the community garden for the sauce. She gets cheese in the shop down the street. She buys flour from the mill for the dough. Festive artwork shows all her tasks as Sally prepares, mixes,...

RUBY FOO might seem like a normal middle schooler--until you get a taste of her amazing culinary creations! In the kitchen, Ruby transforms into a fearless superhero, the Fantastic Foo. In her latest culinary exploration, Ruby embarks on an adventure in Spain. She'll need...

Dinosaurs were sick and tired of eating the same thing every day...PEOPLE To solve their diet dilemma, three dino friends cook up plans to open a diner, only to learn how monstrous a task they have taken on And adding to their difficulties is...

Written by Newbery Honor winner Veera Hiranandani, with all-new, lively illustrations by Christine Almeda Phoebe G. Green has never given much thought to food, but when a new French classmate enters the cafeteria with a lunchbox full of unusual foods, a new love is...

Things might be too good to be true for Tamiko in this eleventh book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series and Donut Dreams series It's the start of a new school year, and everything is going perfectly...

A spud fulfills his destiny as a supermarket superhero in this delightfully wacky picture book from the creators of Norman the Slug with a Silly Shell Meet Supertato He's the supermarket superhero with eyes everywhere--always on the lookout for danger. When the veggie aisle...

From award-winning author Eric Kimmel, here is a new edition of a spicy Texas twist on the classic tale The Gingerbread Man, featuring the artwork of Erik Brooks.Author: Eric A. KimmelISBN-10: 1943328706ISBN-13: 9781943328703Publisher: Westwinds PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2016Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.80w x...

In the tradition of I Want My Hat Back, this delicious story from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet tells the story of a cake who's about to attend his very first party--but he has no idea what's coming Cake has been invited to his...

Baby Bear gets his first taste of what may be the only food he'll ever eat again in this delectable picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Baby Bear is so excited. He's going to eat pizza for the very...