Books like Food
Award winning
Halloween: Tricks & Treats: A Home Cooks Guide to a Happy Halloween!
Ambur Rose Racek, 2023
51 pages
Why to read
Festive and engaging Halloween-themed culinary adventures.
Encourages creativity and family bonding through cooking.
Introduces basic cooking skills to young learners.
Celebrates cultural aspects of Halloween festivity.

Halloween: Tricks & Treats: A Home Cooks Guide to a Happy Halloween!
Ambur Rose Racek, 2023
Award winning
Beyond A Gluten Free Dream (Livie Bloom & Friends: Adventures in Food Allergies)
Frances Alvarado-Ng, 2021
44 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure highlights importance of dietary awareness.
Characters show resilience and adaptability with food allergies.
Promotes inclusivity and understanding among peers.
Empowers children through knowledge and friendship.

Beyond A Gluten Free Dream (Livie Bloom & Friends: Adventures in Food Allergies)
Frances Alvarado-Ng, 2021
Award winning
Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Promotes creativity through engaging, imaginative adventures.
Highlights value of friendship and cooperation.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Fun, relatable content for young readers.

Dory Fantasmagory: Can't Live Without You
Abby Hanlon, 2024
April's Garden
Isla McGuckin, Isla (Izzy) McGuckin, 2023
123 pages
Why to read
Engages young minds with vibrant, colorful illustrations.
Encourages empathy through April's heartwarming journey.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

April's Garden
Isla McGuckin, Isla (Izzy) McGuckin, 2023
Fruits & Vegetables
Richard Dunne, Carrie Branigan, 2005
123 pages
Why to read
Introduces children to healthy eating through colorful illustrations.
Engages young minds with fun facts about fruits, vegetables.
Strengthens recognition skills with interactive, vivid storytelling.
Encourages family discussions on nutrition and health.

Fruits & Vegetables
Richard Dunne, Carrie Branigan, 2005
Award winning
Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through traditional Japanese sewing art.
Encourages perseverance and attention to detail.
Strengthens cultural awareness and appreciation.
Supports development in fine motor skills.

Sashiko's Stitches
Sanae Ishida, 2024
So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in a Medieval Castle
Chae Strathie, 2022
64 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with vivid medieval life descriptions.
Encourages historical interest and perspective.
Illustrations enrich storytelling and imagination.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in a Medieval Castle
Chae Strathie, 2022
Award winning
The Red Jacket
Bob Holt, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances children’s creative thinking.
Encourages empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Supports cognitive development with engaging narrative challenges.
Strengthens reading skills, perfect for family bonding.

