Books like Max Makes a Cake
Award winning
Gazpacho for Nacho
Tracey Kyle, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Introduces Spanish vocabulary in a fun, engaging manner.
Vibrant illustrations complement the lively, rhyming text.
Encourages culinary curiosity and appreciation for diverse foods.
Supports language development and early reading skills.

Gazpacho for Nacho
Tracey Kyle, 2014
Award winning
Strawberry Shortcake Sleeps Over
Siobhan Ciminera, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Enhances social skills through storytelling.
Encourages friendship and sharing values.
Supports language development with engaging dialogue.
Fun, educational, and suitable for bedtime reading.

Strawberry Shortcake Sleeps Over
Siobhan Ciminera, 2004
Award winning
Eat, Leo! Eat!
Caroline Adderson, 2015
36 pages
Why to read
Explores family traditions and cultural heritage.
Encourages understanding of family meals as bonding time.
Supports early developmental skills in storytelling.
Illustrations enhance engagement and comprehension.

Eat, Leo! Eat!
Caroline Adderson, 2015
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
Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage and family connections.
Encourages creativity and resilience in problem-solving.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage young readers.
Supports language development and storytelling skills.

Octopus Stew
Eric Velásquez, 2021
Award winning
Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas
Pamela Ehrenberg, 2017
40 pages
Why to read
Fuses cultural traditions in a delightful, relatable story.
Enhances understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
Stimulates curiosity about different cultures through cuisine.
Encourages family bonding and cooperative problem-solving.

Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas
Pamela Ehrenberg, 2017
Award winning
Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires interest in science and space exploration.
Empowers young girls with strong female protagonist.
Encourages curiosity and dreaming big.
Beautifully illustrated, captivating young readers visually.

Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max, 2019
Award winning
Too Many Pumpkins
Linda White, Megan Lloyd, Larry Robinson, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and resourcefulness through storytelling. - Enhances understanding of community and sharing. - Encourages practical problem-solving skills in fun scenarios. - Vibrantly illustrated, captivating young readers' attention.
