Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

Head into the kitchen with Sofia Martinez. Sofia wants to help her abuela make arroz con leche for the church dinner, but things don't go as planned. Find out if Sofia is able to fix the recipe so her grandma isn't embarrassed in this...

The Cook and the King is a picture book about an unlikely friendship, a fun and hilarious romp from bestselling team, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator David Roberts. The king searches his kingdom far and wide for the perfect cook. He's very particular, and...

Eggs, eggs, eggs--In this ebook, everyone wants eggs! But do they want the same kinds of eggs? NO! Some prefer scrambled, some like fried, and some even want them raw. The only thing the hungry customers at this bustling diner seem to have in...

An easy reader inspired by the viral "pizza rat" YouTube video. Life is a challenge for a city mouse. Dogs, cats, and people are daily dangers. But when the whiskered hero of this story uncovers one of the greatest treats New York City has...

Discover the importance of composting with friends!Educational and silly, Save the Scraps tells the story of two children who learn how to compost with the help of their wiggly worm friend.With beautiful and charming illustrations, this is a book adults will love reading over...

Tamiko slips up on social media in the eighth delicious book in the Sprinkle Sundays series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries series Tamiko makes a snarky comment on social media meant only for her friends to see, but she accidentally posts it...

Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don't quite agree. Haley's uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the...

When a kindly neighbor gave the boys some money to spend, they went straight to the bakery to buy some gingerbread--and they fell into the batter Now Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr looked just like three gingerbread boys who had come to life. A beautiful...

A story about allergies, and being friends too. Regina has a huge, princess-themed, peanut-filled cake planned for her birthday party, that is until she learns that her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy! In this introduction to food allergies, Regina learns how...

This Year's Garden follows the seasons of the year as reflected in the growth, life, and death of the garden of a large rural family. The annual gardening cycle is celebrated in a lovingly illustrated, full-color panorama of fertile scenes that you won't want...

It's Grandma's birthday, and Max wants to make her an icky, worm-infested cake. But Ruby says, "No, Max. We are going to make Grandma an angel surprise cake, with raspberry-fluff icing." Will Max let his bossy older sister keep him out of the kitchen?...

Lindsay copes with unexpected jealousy in the fifth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series Everyone knows Lindsay loves working at the bakery counter in her family's restaurant... So how is she going...

A whimsical story about being different, and the power of love.--Wendy Orr, author of Nim's Island and The Princess and Her Panther It's not easy being the ugliest dumpling in a dim sum restaurant. Uneaten and ignored, the ugly dumpling is down in the...

Hank is back and gets to work in the ninth book in the series--this time, he finds himself in quite the pickle When Hank goes with his mom to her deli for Take Your Child to Work Day, he learns that he doesn't have...

A charming, whimsically illustrated picture book about joie de vivre, told from the perspective of a child named Julia who loves to cook. Sure to be savored by readers of all ages. Julia and Simca are two young friends who agree that you can...

The Foodie Monsters are lovable creatures who enjoy fruits and vegetables. The story of the Foodie Monsters helps children to explore new foods and encourages them to expand their taste buds. The monsters lend a helping hand to one of their own and discover...

...a lighthearted, fantastical read with delicious charm. Booklist Robert wants to bake a gigantic cake--the best in the world! But when Robert's freshly created invitations blow out the window, Robert, his dad, and Mopsi the dog get an even bigger surprise. Just when they...

"A sweet story spiced with cultural humor and life lessons." --Kirkus Reviews "A perennial message." --Publishers Weekly "Incorporating the Chinese belief that foods have warm and cool characteristics, Giang's story artfully demonstrates how achieving balance results in positive outcomes." --Booklist Two very different cousins...

The Tiny Chef, a small herbivore with an enormous heart, goes on a quest to find his missing recipe book in this irresistible debut picture book from the creators of @TheTinyChefShow. Our debut picture book adventure finds the Tiny Chef at home in his...

Henry is a good helper! He can even help with dinner.Author: Beth BrackenISBN-10: 1404876758ISBN-13: 9781404876750Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2012Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 0.50h x 3.00w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 145301 / Henry Helps with Dinner

A whimsical read-aloud of delicious answers to ridiculous questions about what can -- and cannot -- be done in the kitchen!Food critic and author Joshua David Stein tackles the world of cookery with his signature quirk and charm. From the practical ("Can I fry...

Drew Brockington, creator of the CatStronauts and Waffles and Pancake series, lends his graphic novel expertise and humor to a picture book tribute to Godzilla movies about a perennial problem: the crankiness that comes from an empty stomach! When a young lizard monster gets...

Fans of Agnese Baruzzi's imaginative board books will "gobble up" this lively book about a wolf whose eyes and appetite are bigger than his stomach. In this hilarious lift-the-flap board book, a HUNGRY wolf is ready to devour whatever animal crosses his path, with...

A vibrant and deliciously amusing suspenseful story set in India about food and gardening, anticipation, and generosity. Every morning, Jiva works in his garden until the sun turns as red as a bride's sari. He plants peas and beans, potatoes and tomatoes, eggplants and...

When her peaceful, island lifestyle is suddenly turned upside down by a hurricane named Charley, granny Annabelle finds comfort and solace in her favorite treat, key lime pie. Her secret recipe is included in this story, for your baking enjoyment and eating pleasure Ask...

It's monsoon season in Bangladesh, which means Iqbal's mother must cook the family's meals indoors, over an open fire. The smoke from the fire makes breathing difficult for his mother and baby sister, and it's even making them sick. Hearing them coughing at night...

Eva and her friends are opening a bakery, in the seventh installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest...

What would please Cat more than a mouse for dinner? Mice twice! But Mouse has other plans in this "highly entertaining" (Booklist) Caldecott Honor Book.Author: Joseph LowISBN-10: 0689710607ISBN-13: 9780689710605Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/1986Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.91h x 6.85w x 0.09dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point...

Skylar makes a pie with Gram. This B-level story uses decodable text to raise confidence in early readers. The book features long "i" sounds and uses a combination of sight words and long-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers...

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...

An unexpected visitor, a plate of egg sandwiches and a hungry little boy. What could possibly go wrong? "Don't you ever listen?" bellowed the bear. "Bears don't eat egg sandwiches!" Just as Jack sits down for lunch, there is a knock at the door...

Written by Newbery Honor-winner Veera Hiranandani, with all-new 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 born. Spunky...

"The silliness should have little listeners asking for repeat readings." --Kirkus Reviews Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled, and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has...

This delightfully interactive, adorably illustrated board book is designed with a dozen textures for tiny fingers to explore. Babies will discover words like bib, cereal, and high chair--all the necessary components for a successful breakfast. Each object is named in English, Spanish, and French....

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...

Accompanied by Ken Daley's vibrant, sun-soaked artwork, Sadé Smith's debut picture book Granny's Kitchen is the perfect readaloud for budding chefs everywhere.Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks her Granny for something to eat....

Sammy the Brooklyn Pizza Cat gets caught up in a tree, and he's going to need a helping hand to get down! Can the firemen help him? The ambulance? Bubbe? It's only the scent of fresh, delicious pizza, and some new friends that can...

"This charming pourquoi tale tells of an Eskimo girl and her magic. Sloat's pictures are vibrant and engaging, befitting the land of the northern lights. . . . Delightful, playful and beautifully written."―School Library JournalLong ago, the only berries on the tundra were hard,...

Today we're baking with Dad! We have everything we need, including the most important ingredient - Dad himself! But who are we baking for? And who's going to do the clearing up?Author: Aurora CacciapuotiISBN-10: 1846437555ISBN-13: 9781846437557Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2017Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize:...

You're not gonna taste this little beignet In this confectionary folktale adaptation, a lonely baker gets his wish when he sprinkles magic sugar on a beignet and it comes to life. The little beignet boy runs away but is in danger of being eaten...

Plump, juicy oranges are one of the great pleasures of winter--and one that is usually taken for granted. Now here's an eloquent, celebratory picture of how those oranges have found their way to the grocery store shelves, and then into kids--tummies With vivid, glowing...

Follow along as Bella Sophia, encouraged by a dynamic mermaid legend, blossoms with confidence and joy. This uplifting story of love and acceptance will enchant readers (and mermaids) of all ages. This book will take you on a journey of a lifetime from the...

It's time for the school fair, and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with her best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated....

"Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJA Fair Bear Share teaches children regrouping, which is a key skill...

A heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel about a girl who must try to save her aunt's failing pie shop, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish, Fish in a Tree--and The Great British Baking Show.When Cady Bennett is sent to live with the...

Clark the Shark's mom is making brownies for school. But when Clark decides to taste just one, the impulsive shark can't stop eating! Yum-yum-YUM. Will the class treat be ruined?With easy-to-read text and Clark's trademark rhymes, this chocolaty Level One tale will have beginning...

Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in this festive fall adventure story from the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Join Fancy Nancy on the perfect fall field trip--to the apple orchard. Fall is an extra-fancy season....

An I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser: Yummy, cupcakes are scrumptious (that's fancy for tasty ). Nancy is thrilled to be making cupcakes for the bake sale But will she remember to follow all...

Christopher LOVES to play with play clay, and has great time fashioning a delicious-looking cookie out of it. But when he goes looking for someone to take a bite (YUCK ), the real fun begins This fun, whimsical Munsch classic about a boy whose...

In this interactive board book, kids will love pulling the tabs to make Little Turkey eat as he tries to find the perfect dish to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. It's Thanksgiving, and Little Turkey doesn't know what to bring to the feast. Mrs. Bear...