Books about Cooking
Award winning
Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Culinary adventure sparks creativity and cultural appreciation.
Engaging storyline with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages family bonding through cooking-inspired activities.
Supports comprehension and vocabulary growth.
Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja, 2023
Award winning
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books)
Marjorie Priceman, 1994
40 pages
Why to read
Explores culinary arts through adventurous storytelling.
Encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation.
Stimulates curiosity and knowledge about diverse ingredients.
Supports learning through engaging narrative and illustrations.
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books)
Marjorie Priceman, 1994
Award winning
The Little Book of Cooking: Introduction for Children to Cooking, Food Preparation, Kitchen Skills, Safety, and Fun for Kids Ages 3-10
Zack Bush, Laurie Friedma, 2023
41 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic cooking skills to young learners.
Emphasizes safety and fun in the kitchen.
Boosts confidence through practical food preparation.
Fosters family bonding over meal creation.
The Little Book of Cooking: Introduction for Children to Cooking, Food Preparation, Kitchen Skills, Safety, and Fun for Kids Ages 3-10
Zack Bush, Laurie Friedma, 2023
Award winning
If I Was a Banana
Alexandra Tylee, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity through whimsical storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with rich, descriptive language.
Encourages individuality and self-expression.
Ideal for bonding during family reading time.
If I Was a Banana
Alexandra Tylee, 2016
Award winning
Children's Cookbook
Katharine Ibbs, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Fosters culinary skills and healthy eating habits.
Engaging, interactive recipes suitable for young learners.
Encourages creativity and family bonding through cooking.
Supports child's understanding of measurements and sequences.
Children's Cookbook
Katharine Ibbs, 2004
Award winning
Step By Step Projects: How to Bake a Cake—Children's Cookbook With Instructions, Tips, and Tools for Making a Cake, Grades K-3 (24 pgs)
Anastasia Suen, Suen, 2014
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances following directions and measurement skills.
Stimulates interest in baking and culinary arts.
Builds confidence through accomplishment of tasks.
Promotes creativity and exploration in young readers.
Step By Step Projects: How to Bake a Cake—Children's Cookbook With Instructions, Tips, and Tools for Making a Cake, Grades K-3 (24 pgs)
Anastasia Suen, Suen, 2014
Award winning
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Captivating, lively narrative stimulates young minds.
Characters embody everyday experiences, fostering emotional growth.
Enhances language skills through playful rhymes and rhythms.
Supports early developmental milestones with engaging content.
Ready for Spaghetti
Michael Rosen, Polly Dunbar, 2022
Award winning
Peepa's Purple Soup
Bill Medeiros, Sarah Medeiros, 2023
59 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, colorful storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with playful, easy-to-understand language.
Strengthens problem-solving skills with interactive plot twists.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.
