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Addy's Cookbook
Jodi Evert, 1994
44 pages
Why to read
Explores culinary creativity in young children.
Encourages teamwork and collaboration through cooking.
Enhances understanding of diverse cuisines and cultures.
Provides simple, child-friendly recipes.

Addy's Cookbook
Jodi Evert, 1994
Award winning
Eddie's Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat
Sarah Garland, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story about cooking and family collaboration.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Teaches children valuable cooking and planning skills.
Encourages bonding over shared kitchen activities.

Eddie's Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat
Sarah Garland, 2008
Award winning
Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, Listening Library, Mark Bramhall, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity and teamwork in vivid storytelling.
Highlights the importance of various roles in construction.
Encourages appreciation for collective efforts in creating.
Inspiring and educational for future young builders.

Someone Builds the Dream
Loren Long, Lisa Wheeler, Listening Library, Mark Bramhall, 2021
Award winning
World Kitchen
Abigail Wheatley, Chaaya Prabhat, 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, Chaaya Prabhat, 2023
You Can Do It! (a little polar bear story)
Hans De Beer, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Empowering tale of resilience and self-belief.
Introduces kids to overcoming challenges with positivity.
Beautifully illustrated, capturing the Arctic environment.
Ideal for co-reading, enhancing parent-child interaction.

You Can Do It! (a little polar bear story)
Hans De Beer, 2004
Award winning
Pop's Perfect Present
Corey Finkle, Lenny Wen, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale of creativity and determination.
Highlights the importance of thoughtfulness over material gifts.
Encourages problem-solving and perseverance in young readers.
Fosters parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Pop's Perfect Present
Corey Finkle, Lenny Wen, 2023
Food Facts: Sugar
Rhoda Nottridge, 1993
32 pages
Why to read
Explores nutritional facts about sugar in engaging ways.
Encourages healthy eating through captivating storytelling.
Supports cognitive development with interactive content.
Builds awareness about diet impacts on health.

Food Facts: Sugar
Rhoda Nottridge, 1993
Award winning
The Wonderling
Mira Bartok, 2017
464 pages
Why to read
Explores friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.
Enhances empathy and emotional intelligence.
Stimulates creativity and imagination.
Encourages resilience and determination.
