Books like Mealtime
Award winning
Taste
Nick Rebman, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging sensory exploration for young readers.
Encourages curiosity about diverse flavors and cultures.
Supports language development and descriptive skills.
Interactive reading, ideal for parent-child bonding.

Taste
Nick Rebman, 2022
Bread
Claire Llewellyn, 1999
31 pages
Why to read
Explores the fascinating journey from wheat to bread.
Engaging illustrations captivate and educate young readers.
Encourages curiosity about food origins and processes.
Supports early learning goals in science and nature.

Bread
Claire Llewellyn, 1999
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2016
160 pages
Why to read
Stimulates creativity and imagination through whimsical storytelling.
Teaches values like honesty and humility.
Colorful edition enhances visual engagement.
Encourages empathy and ethical decision-making.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Colour Edition)
Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake, 2016
Award winning
Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
224 pages
Why to read
Encourages creativity through collaborative storytelling.
Enhances social skills and teamwork among young readers.
Vibrant illustrations captivate and engage children.
Supports emotional development with relatable scenarios.

Cat Kid Comic Club: Collaborations: A Graphic Novel (Cat Kid Comic Club #4)
Dav Pilkey, 2022
Award winning
Kids Can Cook: Fun and Yummy Recipes for Budding Chefs
Esther Coombs, 2020
64 pages
Why to read
Promotes culinary skills in an engaging, fun manner.
Enhances reading and following step-by-step instructions.
Boosts creativity and independence in young chefs.
Encourages family bonding through cooking projects.

Kids Can Cook: Fun and Yummy Recipes for Budding Chefs
Esther Coombs, 2020
Honey
Frank English, Honey Gott, 2019
80 pages
Why to read
Whimsical storytelling encourages a love for reading.
Highlights values of friendship and perseverance.
Enhances vocabulary with rich language use.
Fosters emotional and social development.

Honey
Frank English, Honey Gott, 2019
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
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.
