Cooking & Food - Kids Fiction

It's almost Halloween and Mabel has the perfect costume. Now all she needs is the perfect snack to hand out to trick-or-treaters. A trip to New Jersey not only inspires her Halloween confection but gives her insight on the history of the holiday and...

Mabel and her friends are throwing a film festival for the neighborhood. She travels to Peru to discover how to prepare the best popcorn and candy to mix in with it. But when she gets home, a mischievous pup on the hunt for treats...

Mabel can't wait to have Avi and Zyah over for a friends brunch: frunch. But then she discovers they're out of strawberry jam! Mabel and her mom travel to France to learn how artisanal jams are created and the origins of the spread. Aligned...

The state fair is approaching, and Mabel makes a new friend who runs a food truck. When asked what Mabel would serve if she ran her own truck, her answer is simple: peanut butter noodles. So, she travels to China to learn the best...

Mabel is excited to go camping with her scout troop and wants to make a special treat for her troop's newest member. Since they're learning how to make box ovens, nothing would be more perfect than wood-fired pizza. Traveling to Naples, Mabel masters the...

Meet and follow Chef D as he sets out on a journey around the world, to prove that Kids Can Cook!Author: Natalie Talalina, Dario StephenISBN-10: 850536046XISBN-13: 9798505360460Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2021Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.13d

The United States of America is made up of many people who came from many places in the world. They brought their languages with them, and they brought the names of foods they knew. The hamburger is an all-American food, and it represents America...

Sammy Skunk's super sniffer can be super helpful. But when he tries to help the new cook at school, he accidentally stirs up some very soupy trouble!Author: Barbara deRubertisISBN-10: 1575653443ISBN-13: 9781575653440Publisher: Kane PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.30h x 8.30w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

Meet Eva Wingdale and all her owl friends from Treetopington in this storybook based on the hit animated show Eva the Owlet, now streaming on Apple TV+!Eva is so excited to enter the Treetop Treats contest with her best friend, Lucy. If they bake...

Elmo and Cookie Monster are helping with a special bake sale! Scratch the book to sniff cookies, muffins, fruit, and more! Featuring 6 scents and 5 sounds, this delightful board book provides a multi-sensory experience at story time. Scratch and sniff each scent while...

No baking experience? Not a problem! Suzie tries her best to make something for the school bake sale but ends up with a mess in the process. With her never give up attitude Suzie finds success in her baking.Author: Sonya ConnorISBN-10: 1961649055ISBN-13: 9781961649057Publisher: Sunshine...

Annabelle and her little brother, Beau, cannot decide which kind of gumbo to cook, so Annabelle suggests taking a family vote, but when some family members are not happy with the results, Annabelle comes up with a solution that satisfies everyone. Includes a glossary...

In the delightful children's book "Gourmet Gus Eats In New Orleans," young readers join Gus, the food-loving raccoon, on an epic culinary adventure through the vibrant city. With captivating hand-drawn illustrations and mixed media collage, this visually stunning book immerses children in a world...

Dragon for DinnerExperience the magic of reading a book for the first time.James dreams of being a reporter, so when his sixth grade English Teacher assigns everyone to enter the Mayor's writing competition he is confident he can win. Then he sits down to...

Mia finds that one more in the mix is always better in this treat of a tween series Mia is getting used to her new family now that her mom is remarried to Eddie and she's gained a new stepbrother, Dan. She's in the...

"Wesley & Avery's Fire Safety Adventure" is an interactive children's book that takes readers on an exciting journey with Wesley and Avery to learn about fire safety. The book features hidden characters, thought-provoking questions, and practical activities to engage young readers. As Wesley and...

Adaleigh, a young Cajun girl, has the envie for her grandmother's chicken and sausage gumbo. But there is a problem. It's summer, and Mamere does not cook her gumbo until the weather has just the right chill in the air. Adaleigh tries various get-gumbo...

In a world of bountiful food yet increasing food insecurity, we are called to remember that all creatures have a place--and may be fed sustainably--at the greatest, communal table offered by our planet.Author: Michael J. RosenISBN-10: 1568463030ISBN-13: 9781568463032Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

For decades, Gusty's Café has been a beloved staple in Maiden Rock, Maine. Quinnie Boyd's dad runs the café, just like Quinnie's granddad before him. But the family business has new competition when a bad-boy chef from Boston opens his own place in the...

Daelynne and her sister Lauren always have fun together. They especially enjoy when family time involves making applesauce Is Daelynne patient enough to learn to make fresh applesauce with her family, or will she give up because it's too hard?Join Daelynne and Lauren and...

Has Lily bitten off more than she can bake? A sweet treat from the author of It's Raining Cupcakes and Sprinkles and Secrets. On a scale of zero to ten, twelve-year-old Lily Hubbard is a zero when it comes to baking. Her cookies turn...

Get ready to learn the alphabet with these adorable animals in the popular kawaii art style. A bear with balloons, a hedgehog with a hat, and a giraffe with gifts are just some of the entertaining images that will delight babies and toddlers as...

In this coming-of-age story, our young protagonist is told to bring along her sister this year. She is not happy. But soon she sees that canning tomatoes with Grandma is a step-by-step process, just like learning to share with your little sister. Author: Tricia...

Have you noticed how the onion has so many layers? And have you seen your mother's eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why. India's favorite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit...

In this coming-of-age story, our young protagonist is told to bring along her sister this year. She is not happy. But soon she sees that canning tomatoes with Grandma is a step-by-step process, just like learning to share with your little sister. Author: Tricia...

Meet a baker who is so stingy that he wants to charge people just for smelling his baked goods. The Stolen Smell is a timeless story from Peru, told by Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton. This folktale tells the story of a greedy baker...

Bubbe is preparing for Shabbat and her granddaughter gets to help with a very important part: baking the challah. They work together with enthusiasm, even as the sugar spills, the baby cries, and eggs crack on the floor! Bubbe lovingly holds it all together...

"Olive and Aunty Jen are making a sunshine pie for a picnic with friends, but how do you turn sunshine into pie?...a sweet look at relatives working together to make a treat for their friends....Edmonds' illustrations are bright and cheerful. A low-key tale that's...

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness? The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed....

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Elderberry Pie" by Dona Herweck Rice tells the story of how Antoinette and her family make delicious elderberry pies together, passing down their recipe--and their love--through the generations. Find...

Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Cupcake Conundrum" by Heather E. Schwartz tells the story of how 3rd grader Jazmine and her friends want to bake and sell cupcakes to earn money for a good...

Feeding time at the zoo has never been so much fun A hilarious new picture book from the creators of 'Mabel and Me' and 'Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show'.Daddy Lion is having a polite and genteel tea party for his cubs....

This humorous and heart-warming story from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs celebrates the love of cooking and helps children overcome their fear of trying new foods and includes an ATK recipe for the perfect...

Winner of Parents' Choice Award & Bank Street College: Best Children's Books of the Year Two hungry travelers arrive at a village expecting to find a household that will share a bit of food, as has been the custom along their journey. To their...

Pancakes for Findus is the first story in the adventures of farmer Pettson and his cat Findus. Pettson wants to bake a birthday cake for Findus, who has three birthdays a year. But how will they get the eggs with the bull in the...

A deliciously imaginative story about friendship--from the author / illustrator of The Scrambled States of America. Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new...

Jenny Archer is back Follow Jenny's comic mishaps as she goes into business preparing lunches for friends at school. Can Jenny turn a few bag lunches into a profitable catering career? Jenny Archer can't stand the lunches served at school. Rather than go hungry,...

A sweet and simple introduction to Inuit hunting practices and the proper treatment of game. Nutaraq and Simonie are eager to go on their first hunting trip with their father. As they load up their snow machine and sled for the trip, Nutaraq hopes...

The renowned John Burningham is in classic form with a simple story of a boy, a girl, and some animal friends that invites the child listener to join in. One day, Boy and Girl head down the hill with a picnic basket and meet...

What happens when Ross, a young boy, is given a big job? Beginning readers will find out in this charming phonics book that uses lively illustrations and simple, easy-to-read text in a story made up of sight words and short words containing the vowel...

A greedy baker learns a lesson about cutting corners. The baker, Van Amsterdam is known in Colonial America for baking his St. Nicholas cookies; however, his greed drives him to become stingy in his business, selling people short of quality cookies. Until one day,...

Pirate Pete, captain of the seven C's (candies, cookies, cake, cola, chips, chocolate, and cereal), is a happy and much-beloved pirate to his crew. However, Pirate Pete's love of the seven C's makes life for Tony the Tooth unbearable Fed-up with the yucky, unkempt...

Author Antonio Sacre and illustrator Sebastià Serra's picture book A Mango in the Hand is a touching, funny family story inspired by proverbs. Francisco is finally old enough to journey to the mango grove all by himself to gather the mangoes for a special...

Does your child refuse to try new foods?Do they go off foods they used to like?They don't want to help with meal prep?They become impossible at mealtimes and say they don't like it before seeing it.Why are dinosaur-shaped nuggets so popular? They taste just...

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo want to do something nice for their beloved neighbor, Great Uncle Cha, who's coming home from a long trip. A welcome home party with plenty of yummy Hmong food is just the thing! Lots of planning, shopping,...

A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal...

Set during the Partition of India, a moving story about a girl who helps others the only way she knows how: by cooking up a small taste of home. Veena loves her home, especially spending time in the kitchen learning how to make roti....

Join Maya on a pancake-making extravaganza, exploring various shapes and counting along the way. As the story unfolds, children will be captivated by the vivid illustrations, vibrant colors, and engaging narrative that brings the joy of cooking to life.From fetching the mixing bowl and...

Michelle Sumovich and Sarah Jacoby deliver an outlandish and utterly hilarious tale about a tired mother who unknowingly slurps her daughter up during a spaghetti dinner. A hysterical picture book full of old-world chaos, reminiscent of Tomi Ungerer, William Steig, and Strega Nona.Sweet Paulette...

Your child will undoubtedly cherish the memories of baking cookies with Mimi forever! A Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is included! She wants your child to learn about the immense love they share through a book. The best way to tell her you are...