Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

Go on an adventurous ride through the wild and delicious world of food truck competition. In their first ever contest, Maddy & Cole, have their heart set on taking home the trophy and the fortune that comes with it. However, winning the sparkling gold...

Abuelita teaches Carmencita that you can't rush mango-eating: it takes five steps to appreciate the gift and feel the love. Carmencita doesn't want to help Abuelita pick mangoes; she doesn't even like them! They're messy, they get stuck in her teeth, and it's a...

This warm and joyful picture book blends family tradition and creativity as Noor puts an awesome spin on her Dadijaan's yummy but ingredient-specific samosa recipe.It's Noor's first time making her Dadijaan's Special Samosa recipe. When she can't get in touch with her Dadijaan because...

Taste Buddies is the perfect add to your adventurous or picky eaters' collection. Charley and most of her taste buds love to try new and colorful foods, but she has one taste bud that requires a little more convincing. A playful rhyme, repetition, and...

Does your little one protest eating their greens with a firm, "NO. NOPE. NEVER!"? Taste Buddies is the perfect solution to transform mealtime battles into a nutritious culinary adventure! Charley and her Taste Buddies invite your child to the table and present healthy foods,...

This is the best recipe for gingerbread men you will ever find, it is true. The best ingredient in them is the chefs who baked with me, so find someone to bake with you.Author: Aimee HughesISBN-10: 8452766947ISBN-13: 9798452766940Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/08/2021Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Wally and His Amazing Asparagus is an adventurous story about a young boy named Wally who loves to eat asparagus, draw creative pictures, and daydream. As you read Wally and His Amazing Asparagus, you will take an exciting literary adventure with Wally as he...

When a kid is teased about their lunch-- the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy. When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't realize that sandwiches don't know any words and can't be insulted. Also,...

"This very silly rhyming story...encourages travel, exploration, and learning about one's heritage." --Association of Jewish LibrariesJust as a boy's grandmother puts some delicious matzah ball soup in his bowl, the matzah ball, animated and mischievous, jumps out and rolls onto the floor and out...

What a sweet treat--a cool Step 2 reader all about ice cream for eager new readers and fans of Ice Cream Soup! This rhyming reader takes kids on a tour of the fantastical Ice Cream Town, where everything is made of ice cream! Fancy...

Nothing welcomes spring like a wild onion dinner!As the dirt warms and green sprouts poke up, a Cherokee girl joins her family in the hunt for green onions. Together, they pick enough to bring to a feast, which is cooked with love and shared...

A heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel perfect for fans of Front Desk, following Luca Salvatore, a young gay Italian American trying to save his family's pizza restaurant and a life that feels like it's falling apart after he learns that his parents may be...

A young girl who has a dream of being a baker. Even though she may not have the encouragement she needs from a young age. She does not give up on her dream.Author: Cecilia AguirreISBN-10: 8823004829ISBN-13: 9798823004824Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2022Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.50h...

Kids will adore the heart-shaped cut outs on every page, as they follow the Hungry Pup in search of his favorite food! Pup is hungry, so he sets off on a search for something to eat. With fun and vibrant illustrations, follow along with...

Find the best Santa-worthy Christmas cookies and be the talk of the cookie exchange. From gingerbread cookies and sugar cookies to shortbread and gluten free versionsAuthor: Anika WilliamsISBN-10: 8674028098ISBN-13: 9798674028093Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2020Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.28d

In the third book of this epic fantasy series, kids from around the world are summoned to compete at the magical Shaman Youth Tournament! But with all the young shamans away, who will defend the human realm from evil spirits? "A hilarious tussle between...

Introducing "Avi Loves Idli" A Heartwarming Food Adventure for Kids!Join young Avi as he begins his day with an eager appetite and a love for idlis. In this delightful children's book, "Avi Loves Idli," written by Swathi Avadhani, young readers embark on a delightful...

"All The Delicious Food You Will Eat" is a story about food as a source of joy, exploration, and friendship. We wrote this book to encourage children to explore and try different new types of food because: It fosters a "try new things" attitude...

Author: Lisa Frenkel RiddioughISBN-10: 0593203283ISBN-13: 9780593203286Publisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2024Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.70h x 10.80w x 0.50dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2024Booklist 02/15/2024 pg. 59

Author: David CovellISBN-10: 0593327632ISBN-13: 9780593327630Publisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2024Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 11.40h x 9.00w x 0.50dReview Citation(s): Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2024Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2024

In this female-forward spin on the traditional children's song "Old MacDonald", readers can join Miss MacDonald on her vegetable farm and see all the work that goes into growing healthy and delicious produce. "Miss MacDonald has a farm, She loves things that grow!" E-I-E-I-GROW!...

A boy who spent three days trapped in a well tries to overcome his PTSD and claustrophobia so he can fulfill his dream of becoming a famous chef in Andrew Smith's first middle grade novel. When he was four years old, Sam Abernathy was...

Three-year-old Porter discovers the magic that can be found in his grandmother's kitchen when together they make an apple pie from scratch.Little Porter's senses are on high alert as he suddenly grows taller to help his grandma at her kitchen counter while learning the...

Easy and Amazing Baking Recipes for Young Chefs.For any child interested in baking and cooking, the Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven is a dream come true. The oven uses a heating element similar to a conventional oven to cook food. Easy Bake Oven Cookbook helps children...

Tom loves to eat phở. He wants to eat the noodle soup everywhere he goes. But where can he find the best bowl of phở? Let's find out! This is a sweet story about a boy and the love that goes into making the...

Green for a deer, / And green for me!... Gold for a bee, / And gold for me!Preschoolers will explore bright colors, healthy foods, and a variety of adorable animals in this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book. Just like the endearing animals around the...

Sharing a delicious meal helps a child feel loved in this heartfelt tribute to Chinatown and spending days-off together. On a rainy Saturday, a young girl feels as gray as a pigeon. Since moving from China to New York City, Mom, Dad, and Grandma...

Join a big-hearted family as they prepare for Shavuot, the Jewish holiday celebrating the day Moses received the Torah, and discover--as the family does in a roundabout way that's sure to spark giggles--the true meaning of cooperation.Author: Barbara Diamond GoldinISBN-10: 0761457909ISBN-13: 9780761457909Publisher: Two LionsLanguage:...

"All The Delicious Food You Will Eat" is a story about food as a source of joy, exploration, and friendship. We wrote this book to encourage children to explore and try different new types of food because: It fosters a "try new things" attitude...

Annabelle and her little brother, Beau, cannot decide which kind of gumbo to cook, so Annabelle suggests taking a family vote, but when some family members are not happy with the results, Annabelle comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone. Includes a glossary...

Well, Linda and her grandmother Nanny have a new dessert for you: Nanny Cake! It is the grand finale after their family's Sunday dinners. Today as Nanny and Linda prepare another tasty Sunday dinner, Nanny gives Linda a big surprise. Linda will have the...

Author Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid...

Bob, Fin, and Ping see a pie contest at the fair and want to join. But when they make a mistake, they must find a way to fix it. Readers will love this sweet story.Author: Alison DonaldISBN-10: 8765623711ISBN-13: 9798765623718Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages:...

Calling all fans of Andy J. Pizza's Creative Pep Talk podcast and Kyle Scheele's TikTok! The laugh-out-loud creators ofA Pizza with Everything on It have stirred up yet another deliciously hilarious picture book adventure that will melt your heart! Embark on a quest for...

Nat the Cat learns to share in this third book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! Nat that Cat has a snack. Pat the Rat wants a snack....

When Coco the mouse slips under a young spruce tree on his morning walk through the forest, he discovers a village of gingerbread houses and "Gingers" -- gingerbread men and women brought to life by magic. But all is not well in Gingerbread Village....

High Contrast Books are a fantastic choice for babies. Why, you ask?When babies are first born, they can't distinguish between colors the same way that older babies can. But studies show that babies can see high-contrast black-and-white shapes and patterns from the very first...

Maybelle the cockroach loves tasty crumbs and scrumptious sprinkles, but she is tired of braving the dangers of Mr. and Mrs. Peabody's kitchen: the flattening feet, the bright light, and especially the cat, Ramona. Enter Bernice. She's an ant with a head cold who...

When eleven-year-old foster kid Mo finds a handmade cookbook filled with someone else's family recipes, she collects the stories behind them and builds a website to share them, secretly hoping a long-lost relative will find her and give her a family recipe all her...

It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an enterprising goose. This rollicking, rhyming, beachy read-aloud is sure to bring on lots of giggles. "Duck. Duck. Taco truck. Working hard to make a buck."...

Author: Elizabeth O. DulembaISBN-10: 1623950937ISBN-13: 9781623950934Publisher: Xist PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2012Pages: 36Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.20h x 8.90w x 0.40d

Nat the Cat learns to share in this third book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! Nat that Cat has a snack. Pat the Rat wants a snack....

When a call for help leads to double the trouble. Sixth grader James and his Mom are at their wits' ends. His usually bubbly younger sister Grace has turned rude, grumbly, and sulky. After Grace storms out of dinner and stomps up the stairs,...

Don't miss the best underwater pizza party, in this hilariously punny and delicously funny follow-up to Santa Shark, featuring everyone's favorite food, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!Move over Dinos Love Tacos... here comes PIZZA SHARK! Deep in the ocean, Edgar, a...

Red Panda's sweet tooth puts him in a sticky situation in this scrumptious tale of friendship and fairness. Red Panda is selling homemade candy apples. They are very sticky and quite delicious. So delicious, in fact, that Red Panda can't help but feel a...

Introducing "Avi Loves Idli" A Heartwarming Food Adventure for Kids!Join young Avi as he begins his day with an eager appetite and a love for idlis. In this delightful children's book, "Avi Loves Idli," written by Swathi Avadhani, young readers embark on a delightful...

The Foodies are an eclectic crew, each from different destinations. They represent their cultures in many tastes and presentations. Restaurant Row is where they live, each restaurant is their home. But on this night, one little guy, felt the urge to roam. For the...

Best friends Weekend and Zay seem like opposites. While Zay loves going to school, Weekend would rather stay home and play video games. So when Zay ropes Weekend into a Lego Math & Writing Camp, Weekend is furious. Next thing he knows, he's going...

A plucky little girl in a pizza-loving family pushes for her meal of choice in this delicious Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Pia's pop, Pete, is making pizza for Pia. Pizza is easy. Pizza is cheesy. Pia's family says pizza is perfect. Everyone loves pizza...right?Author: Betsy...

A plucky little girl in a pizza-loving family pushes for her meal of choice in this delicious Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Pia's pop, Pete, is making pizza for Pia. Pizza is easy. Pizza is cheesy. Pia's family says pizza is perfect. Everyone loves pizza...right?Author: Betsy...