Books about Cooking
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.
Peepa's Purple Soup
Bill Medeiros, Sarah Medeiros, 2023
Piggies in the Kitchen
Michelle Meadows, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Captivating tale of creativity and mischief in the kitchen.
Highlights teamwork and collaboration among piggie characters.
Enhances language development with rhythmic, playful text.
Encourages parent-child bonding through shared reading.
Piggies in the Kitchen
Michelle Meadows, 2011
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
What's Cooking, Alex? (Alexandra The Great)
Yvonne Coppard, 2004
128 pages
Why to read
Encourages culinary curiosity and creativity in children.
Features engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations.
Supports vocabulary development and sequencing skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child cooking activities.
What's Cooking, Alex? (Alexandra The Great)
Yvonne Coppard, 2004
Award winning
Saturday Sancocho
Leyla Torres, 1996
1 pages
Why to read
Celebrates family traditions and cultural heritage.
Encourages resourcefulness and value of sharing.
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling and engagement.
Supports bilingual learning, Spanish vocabulary integration.
Saturday Sancocho
Leyla Torres, 1996
Award winning
Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids
Karl Beckstrand, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with fun, interactive cooking activities.
Teaches basic cooking skills, healthy eating habits.
Colorful illustrations captivate and stimulate imagination.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared activities.
Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids
Karl Beckstrand, 2011
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
Award winning
My Playful Kitchen: Cook, Connect, Learn (Children's Cookbook with Easy Recipes 1)
Ally Nathaniel, 2016
174 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with easy, child-friendly recipes.
Enhances family bonding through cooking activities.
Supports learning essential cooking skills early.
Builds confidence and independence in young chefs.
