Medieval books for kids
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
The Bake Shop Ghost
Jacqueline Ogburn, 2005
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, whimsical story sparks children's imagination.
Characters demonstrate resilience and clever problem-solving.
Enhances reading skills through captivating narrative.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
The Bake Shop Ghost
Jacqueline Ogburn, 2005
Award winning
Nelican's Lemons
Riya Aarini, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and innovative thinking.
Teaches resilience through engaging storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary and language skills.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding.
Nelican's Lemons
Riya Aarini, 2022
Award winning
A Journey of Tastes: A new way for children to learn to read while travelling to different continents, experiencing different foods while learning the days of the week (Adventure Children’s Books)
Hasina Knox, 2021
38 pages
Why to read
Explores global cultures through exciting culinary adventures.
Teaches days of the week in engaging contexts.
Enhances literacy with repetitive, rhythmic language.
Supports cognitive development and global awareness.
A Journey of Tastes: A new way for children to learn to read while travelling to different continents, experiencing different foods while learning the days of the week (Adventure Children’s Books)
Hasina Knox, 2021
Award winning
Loula and the Sister Recipe
Anne Villeneuve, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Explores family dynamics and sibling relationships thoughtfully.
Encourages creativity and offers an engaging narrative.
Enhances emotional intelligence and understanding of others.
Supports developmental growth through relatable storytelling.
Loula and the Sister Recipe
Anne Villeneuve, 2014
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
World Kitchen
Abigail Wheatley, 2023
64 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cuisines with colorful, engaging illustrations.
Encourages cultural appreciation and culinary curiosity.
Supports language development and descriptive vocabulary.
Ideal for interactive family reading and activity sessions.
World Kitchen
Abigail Wheatley, 2023
Award winning
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
Jacqueline Alcántara, Alicia D. Williams, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Inspiring biography of a prominent literary figure
Insight into African American history and culture
Introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
Encourages the importance of preserving cultural stories
