Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

Lark and Connor are judges for the annual baking contest at the community center. When they arrive, they discover that someone has destroyed a contestant's entry. And not just any contestant's entry--Sophie's! Sophie is Lark's best friend (she just doesn't know it yet). The...

In the follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found...

Everything's better with cheese in this hilarious combination of Sarah Weeks' Oggie Cooder and Oggie Cooder, Party Animal.Oggie Cooder loves cheese so much that he carries a slice of cheese with him wherever he goes. It's not just for a snack -- Oggie is...

A brother and sister lock horns, then learn to hold hooves as they cook up a sweet new business venture in this vibrant Richard Scarry-esque picture book. Since they were calves, Star and Stripe have dreamed of running their own restaurant. They love their...

Superfudge meets The Lemonade War in this funny, heartwarming book about change, adventure, family, and of course, doughnuts.Tristan isn't Gifted or Talented like his sister Jeanine, and he's always been okay with that because he can make a perfect chocolate chip cookie and he...

As soon as Cookiesaurus Rex comes out of the oven, he declares that he is King of All Cookies. He should be frosted before all of the standard-shaped cookies, in a nice bright green. But the other cookies are getting sprinkles, or shiny stars,...

The girls from Flowerpot Cabin are back at camp in Martha Freeman's second novel in the Secret Cookie Club series, which was called "a younger version of Ann Brashares's The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" by School Library Journal. Recipe for Summer Drama 1...

Can the new Fashion Club be the icing on the cupcake for Mia, or is she in over her headshot? When fashionista Mia hears someone is starting a Fashion Club at school, how can she resist? But can she manage to take part in...

Yoomi loves Grandma's cooking--except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. "You can't eat it because you're a baby," her brothers tease. And they don't play with babies. Determined to prove she's not a baby, Yoomi tries to find...

Welcome Mudge Welcome Mudge Mudge is Henry's puppy. Mudge is cute. Mudge is snuggly. Mudge also has a BIG appetite With a hungry pup on his hands, will Henry get ANYTHING to eat?Author: Cynthia RylantISBN-10: 0689839812ISBN-13: 9780689839818Publisher: Simon SpotlightLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2003Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.44lbsSize:...

Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve...

PS 87 is having multicultural week, and Ms. Adolf's class is putting on a "Foods from Around the World" luncheon. Hank is thrilled&150no reading, no outlining, and no review questions, just cooking! Hank makes enchiladas, and at the luncheon, Ms. Adolf piles her plate...

Celebrate Halloween and the little ones who love it with this sweet lift-the-flap board book about Halloween's true hero--its candy.Children love Halloween costumes and candy, and we love seeing them all dressed up, enjoying the spoils of their trick-or-treating. This book's simple lighthearted text...

Dear Friend, the tiny note reads, In appreciation of your kindness and generosity, I leave you this Full Belly Bowl. You need never know hunger again. Use it wisely or it will be a burden. To empty, pour it out. When not in use,...

Kids love pizza, and they will love this cleverly illustrated, up-to-date retelling of the traditional Little Red Hen story. In this new version, the intrepid fowl spies a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and knows it's time to make a lovely little...

Solve the riddles to find the runaway gingerbread men in this funny and magical cookie hunt Marshall knows one thing for sure, despite what all the stories say: Gingerbread men cannot run. Cookies are for eating, and he can't wait to eat his after...

Pete and Paul the pigs love food, especially snacks and sweets. But Tractor Mac knows there is a better way to eat, and that it can even be fun, too: buying food from the farmers' market So Tractor Mac and friends visit the local...

A Spotted Pony Parade Day is a beautifully illustrated adventure inspired by events of a real horse named Toby. Toby is a friendly and flashy spotted horse who loves to snatch up snacks and try new treats. The annual parade is coming to town...

Welly the wild boar loves nothing better than eating fluffy egg puffs! He roams his home city of Hong Kong in search of his favourite snack, but he finds many other tasty foods to try along the way. This poetic tale of a loveable...

Mouse Country is about to hold its famous Country Bake-Off! Joyful Jazella is eager to enter the competition. But Proud Pazenna has an extravagant kitchen and fancy spices-and is sure she'll take home the prize. Will Jazella's cake impress the judges, or will Pazenna...

Simone leads a double life. As a covert agent, she walks in the footprints of her spy mother, darting between the shadows. If she's not sleuthing, she's icing eclairs and dusting pastries in her father's patisserie. When a notorious thief returns to Paris, the...

On a special trip to the supermarket, a young boy helps his mom buy what they need. There are meats, fruits, and vegetables to put in the shopping cart; soap and toilet paper, too. But the most important ingredients are those needed to bake...

Gus Gordon's The Last Peach is the story of two indecisive bugs contemplating eating the last peach of the summer in a hilarious picture book about anticipation and expectation. Summer's almost over, and there's one peach left. There's also one big question in the...

Enjoy the first English children's picture book on how Japan's ramen noodles were created Amazingly illustrated, this storybook features a glossary of Japanese terms. This is the first adventure in our series on cool inventions created in Asia. The cute red panda Dao makes...

"Kids of all ages will be intrigued by the historical facts, as well as the presentation design--a superb blending of content, form, and emotion." --Peter Niemi, literacy specialist and speech and language pathologist It all began in a kitchen in the little town of...

Inventive first concept books for babies and toddlers who are just discovering the world around them -- in all its color and contrast What color are strawberries? Bananas? Grapes? Flip the pages to find out What happens when you mix these and other wonderful...

Everyone's favorite meal talks back in this deliciously irreverent new picture book from the creator of Splat! and Rhyme Crime How do you eat pizza? Do you pick the biggest slice? Add hot pepper flakes? Use your hands? Do you know how your pizza...

The highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Candymakers by beloved author Wendy Mass It has been a few months since the nationwide New Candy Contest, and Logan, Miles, Philip, and Daisy have returned to their regular lives. But when the...

One day Benny the woodpecker awakens to the best tummy-rumbling smell ever and discovers it's something called waffles. He must taste them He pecks on the door of the waffle house, but he gets the boot.He tries to sneak in, but he gets swept...

The perfect novel for young readers who love baking and magic!Rosemary Bliss's family has a secret. It's the Bliss Cookery Booke--an ancient, leather-bound volume of enchanted recipes like Singing Gingersnaps.Rose and her siblings are supposed to keep the Cookery Booke locked away while their...

A silly, laugh-out-loud read-aloud picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz!Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Do...

A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara's mom.Sixth graders Sara...

Get ready for an exciting baking adventure! Dylan loves fresh baked cupcakes more than any other food in the world. But one day he tries a new cupcake flavor from his neighborhood bakery and has a sudden allergic reaction. When told that he cannot...

What happens when you wish for all the ice cream you can eat? The Dairy Godmother appears to make your dairy dreams come true and to highlight dairy farming and the hard work it takes to make the popular treat. In this fairy tale...

Baby and his older sister are helping with the baking, but kitty wants to help too. After some mischief, messes, and minor mishaps, everybody gets to enjoy the treats together.The sibling duo from Hat On, Hat Off are back in another household adventure, exploring...

From beloved Caldecott Honor artist Lois Ehlert comes a clever and funny valentine celebrating love and friendship. Readers of all ages will go bananas for this pun-filled and sweet story filled with rebuses and love. Alphabet letters and bold, graphic images of fruits and...

Walter the Baker is famous for his breads, rolls, cookies, tarts, and pies. The Duke and Duchess especially love his warm sweet rolls, delivered fresh to their castle every morning. But one day the cat spills the milk, and Walter is forced to serve...

Fall in love with a happy pumpkin, sweet little candy corn, a giggly ghost, and more spookily adorable friends you won't be able to resist!From the adorable mind of Joyce Wan comes a Halloween-themed board book filled with animals and images associated with the...

Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches are Branston's favourite food. That's why he's known as The Peanut Butter & Jelly Cat. But surely, there must be something else that he'd like to eat?!This fun book introduces young readers to the delights and positive aspects of...

Peppa and George love to bake in this glitter-y storybook! Based on the hit TV show on Nick Jr.Peppa and George are making yummy cake for Miss Rabbit's baking competition. It tastes wonderful . . . but will they win?Find out in this adorable...

A new adventure starring the instagram hero, Tiny Chef! Another rainy day and the Chef is BORED. He's played all his games and sung all his songs, there's nothing to do! That is until he remembers that the market is still open. He rushes...

A National Jewish Book Award Finalist"Delightful." - Kirkus ReviewsA clever story about two rival families and a Rosh Hashanah cake recipe. Saralee Siegel has a super nose; she can smell things like no one's business. Her Zadie says that with a nose like that,...

These are the apples, juicy and red, that went in the pie, warm and sweet, that Papa baked... for guess whoAuthor: Lauren ThompsonISBN-10: 1416912401ISBN-13: 9781416912408Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2007Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.31h x 9.32w x 0.43dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

A joyful collection of poems by the author of Mirror Mirror, in the form of recipes both simple and allegorical. This delicious collection of poems by the innovative Marilyn Singer is accompanied by vibrant splashy artwork by two-time Caldecott honoree Marjorie Priceman. Presented in...

Kalamata and her alligator sidekick Al Dente are back in a brand-new adventure! Join them and their friend Kyo as they discover how different ideas and ingredients can create magic when mixed together! This charming picture book champions teamwork, harmony, and creativity, and reminds...

Bilby Bakes A Pie is the first book in the Bilby series. In this book, readers will follow along with Bilby as he learns how to make a special pie. Bilby helps to teach the value of friendship and hospitality. Bilby Bakes A Pie...

Join a ragtag group of pasta as they complete the greatest escape of their lives in this hilarious new book by Miranda Paul! Since the beginning of their lives (which was earlier that morning), the pasta at the factory followed the rules. They stuck...

This days-of-the-week lift-a-flap book reveals the wondrous ways a mother arranges the food on her child's plate to create objects and scenes that spark the imagination. But at the end of the week, it's Mother's Day. Now it's the child's turn to create a...

Sink your teeth into the first four delicious books of the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series--together in a scrumptious paperback boxed set Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she...

Discover brand-new stories about Strega Nona, by acclaimed author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read series that's perfect for beginning readers! Strega Nona is excited! The tomatoes in her garden are ripe, and she picks enough to fill a basket. She...