Books about Food
Award winning
Have You Eaten?
Su Youn Lee, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of food, culture, and family bonding.
Engages young readers with vibrant illustrations and storytelling.
Encourages curiosity about different cuisines and traditions.
Supports language development and comprehension skills.
Have You Eaten?
Su Youn Lee, 2022
Award winning
Miracle on 133rd Street
Sonia Manzano, 2015
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires unity and cooperation in diverse communities.
Enhances cultural awareness and broadens perspectives.
Boosts emotional intelligence and empathy.
Captivating narrative that holds children's interest.
Miracle on 133rd Street
Sonia Manzano, 2015
Award winning
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
176 pages
Why to read
Inventive plot encourages creativity and unconventional thinking.
Characters display resilience and teamwork throughout the story.
Introduces children to friendship dynamics and collaboration.
Light-hearted humor supports engaged, joyful reading.
Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
James Bishop, 2025
Award winning
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Laura Numeroff, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with humorous, cause-and-effect storytelling.
Encourages prediction skills and logical reasoning.
Stimulates imagination through whimsical illustrations.
Supports language development and sequencing skills.
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Laura Numeroff, 2016
Award winning
Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World
Alice B. Mcginty, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse breakfasts from various cultures globally.
Colorful illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.
Encourages appreciation for cultural diversity and culinary traditions.
Supports development of global awareness in young readers.
Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World
Alice B. Mcginty, 2019
Award winning
The Brave Banana: Follow the Brave Banana on a World Adventure
Nathan Jessop, 2022
29 pages
Why to read
Adventurous storyline broadens geographic and cultural awareness.
Banana character teaches resilience and bravery.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in young readers.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
The Brave Banana: Follow the Brave Banana on a World Adventure
Nathan Jessop, 2022
Award winning
Big Block of Chocolate
Redhead, 1988
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale of sharing and friendship.
Illustrations captivate and enhance storytelling.
Encourages values of generosity and cooperation.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
Big Block of Chocolate
Redhead, 1988
Award winning
A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe
Little Gestalten, Beth Walrond, 2019
80 pages
Why to read
Explores global cuisines and culture vividly.
Encourages appreciation of cultural diversity.
Enhances geographical knowledge and curiosity.
Supports social studies learning objectives.
