Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

When dragon tummies grumble, it's time for a snack! Join Ember, the star of the bestselling Bakery Dragon series as he explores new flavors and colors in this tasty board book for the youngest readers. When lunch is over, but dinner is hours away,...

Jack joins his uncle on his fishing boat early Friday morning. But when their catch comes in a little small, Jack starts to worry. Will there be enough food for everyone coming to their Friday night fish fry?Join Jack and his family for a...

A greedy T-rex has just swallowed a fly . . . but he's still hungry! Have fun dropping food discs into the T-rex's belly as his snacks get bigger and bigger. This fun retelling of a classic rhyme has a cool drop-slot blister, perfect...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The heroic tale of a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats! A scrumptious picture book for fans of funny fairytales and fantastic beasts. Ember has always been different from the other dragons. His fearsome roar...

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...

Winner of the Jerry Craft Award, Cooking with Serenity: Gumbo's on the Menu is a heartwarming children's book that blends family, culture, and hands-on learning through the joy of cooking. When Serenity spends the day in the kitchen with her dad, she learns how...

"Finally: a kids' book about trying new foods in which the child takes charge."--Kirkus Reviews From an award-winning creator, comes an adorable exploration of what it is like to be a selective eater and the big emotions that come up as kids are introduced...

Welcome, little dreamer, to cobbled streets, giggling kitchens, and a hilltop castle that smells like garlic and sunshine! Follow Gia-pedalling faster than a pizza delivery scooter-straight to her Nonna's house, where tiny green peas tell jokes, noodles love to dance, and one legendary pot...

Award winning authors Jeryl Abelmann and Miriam Kronish bring the enchanting story of Quickly the Magic Spatula to life. Quickly was discovered in the attic.This charming tale celebrates those heartfelt family moments that become treasured with time.The true tale of Quickly the Magic Spatula...

A sweet introduction to fasting and the special practice of sharing food in RamadanSharing food to break the fast brings extra blessings. I want to share something too! Mama says it should be healthy and hearty - for the night of prayers ahead. But...

Taylor the Toucan journeys through life's everyday moments and milestones with big feelings and bigger reactions. In Taylor and the Rainbow Food Feud, Taylor grows frustrated and overwhelmed with too many new foods too quickly. Can her family salvage the progress she's made or...

Discover 11 toast toppings from around the world in this delightful toast-shaped board book!What do you put on your toast? Beans? Egg? Cheese? Anything goes, just don't burn it! This fun, sturdy, toast-shaped board book is a playful introduction to the things we eat.Filled...

Get ready to shake things up! This middle-grade rom-com about milkshakes and crushes, from the author of Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life, features an adorable bag charm and gorgeous sprayed edges.Bria is not happy about being stuck on her aunt and uncle's dairy farm...

A gloomy, rainy day is turned upside down when Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an adventure through town. Celebrate joy, Louisiana Creole culture, community, and the love of a wonderful grandparent in this gorgeous story about making every day count. "An inspiring, beautifully told...

A beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates Grandma's love through food, with peek-through cut-outs that reveal delicious dishes from various cultures, for fans of Britta Teckentrup. Take a look inside Grandma's recipe book, with a twist--discover her secret tips for when things go wrong,...

A neighborhood cooking competition sparks a battle for the tastiest jollof rice Jollof rice is a signature dish in many countries in West Africa. Each country has its own regional variation of the recipe, and each believes their version is better! Dele's favourite dish...

Do mealtimes feel like a battle with a picky eater? Could your meals use a little fun and imagination? Perhaps you want to teach your kids to cook? Maybe you just need some new delicious and nutritious meals? That's all here and more!Step into...

We're The Fruit and Veg Pals and we want to be friends with you too.So, we have put together a healthy rhyme especially for you.We will teach you about all the goodness that's crammed deep inside of us.And explain why to eat us really...

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 Dragons Love Tacos... here comes PIZZA SHARK! Deep in the ocean, Edgar, a...

This is a story about two girls who go to the store with their mom to pick a variety of real foods - foods that grow in nature - and participate in preparing a delicious dinner. The story teaches children how to navigate a...

Discover all the colors of the rainbow and more with this delicious board book shaped like an ice cream sundae, from New York Times bestselling creator Steph Stilwell! Get the scoop on colors through a whole spectrum of mouthwatering frozen treats and ice cream...

Author: Veena KatikineniISBN-13: 9798994916902Publisher: Apple Valley Press LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/02/2026Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Author: Mark ShashaISBN-13: 9798888182567Publisher: Purple House PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2026Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.09d

Author: Laura SprtelISBN-10: 1645386821ISBN-13: 9781645386827Publisher: Orange Hat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.09d

What if the best things in life are the ones we refuse to try?In this heartwarming tale, a kind farmer trades everything he has to help someone in need, only to return home with something unexpected. What follows is a journey of love, stubbornness,...

"Sometimes we make our wishes come true if we work hard enough." A heartwarming Thanksgiving tale that teaches that the greatest gifts come from the heart. In this beautifully crafted story, young Marcus finds himself bored and alone before Thanksgiving. His cousins' arrival is...

A bright and bold board book all about the joy of eating pumpkins! There's only one thing this little baby loves to eat--pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin! Creamy mash, tasty pies, or fresh from the patch--every kind is delicious! With sweet rhyming text, bold, bright artwork,...

Inspired by the Christmas pickle ornament tradition, unwrap a funny tale in this very merry origin story about a little girl who discovers the true meaning of Christmas with the help of a magical pickle."When they find you on the tree, a special gift...

Follow along as a girl and her dad bake a cake using ingredients straight from the farm. Colorful illustrations help readers understand the importance of farming. Pairs with the nonfiction title From Farm to Table.Author: Ruthie Van OosbreeISBN-13: 9798348039714Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2026Pages:...

Spark your child's curiosity - one bite at a time!Nomi Nibbles: A Taste Around the World is a joyful, rhyming picture book that follows a curious little girl named Nomi as she explores 18 countries through their most iconic foods. From crunchy samosas in...

Baking with Papan is always an adventure as stories swirl in the kitchen. Join Papan and Vanessa as they go from the bumpy Pyrenees Mountains into fancy Paris and to the tropical island of Cuba while kneading, dancing and singing along the way. Based...

Stop! Don't touch the pie!Playful. Mischievous. Impatient. What will five-year-old Emily do when she is told to stay away from a cooling pie? Will she do what's right, or will she give in to temptation? Come along Emily's imaginary battle with an irresistible pie....

Luca and Sonny are two playful puppies with big imaginations and even bigger appetites. When Sonny hears that it's "meatball day," he's convinced they must be toys to chase, toss, or kick around the yard. Luca tries to explain, but Sonny just can't believe...

The Rainbow Cookie is a heartfelt picture book inspired by the classic red, white, and green dessert shared at holiday tables for generations.Told through the eyes of a curious little cookie, this story gently explores what it means to feel different and where belonging...

In this poignant debut picture book from authors and farmers Nikiko Masumoto and David Mas Masumoto, with illustrations by award-winning artist Lauren Tamaki, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family's farm is a sweet reminder of those who've come before...

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...