Books like Paleo Girl: Take a Leap. Empower Yourself. Be Awesome.
Kids' First Cookbook: Delicious-Nutritious Treats to Make Yourself!
A. American, American Cancer Society, 1999
88 pages
Why to read
Introduces basic cooking skills to young aspiring chefs.
Enhances understanding of nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Encourages creativity and experimentation in the kitchen.
Promotes independence and confidence in young readers.

Kids' First Cookbook: Delicious-Nutritious Treats to Make Yourself!
A. American, American Cancer Society, 1999
Award winning
Super Simple Lunches: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids (Super Simple Cooking)
Nancy Tuminelly, 2010
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages culinary skills in young, aspiring chefs.
Fosters independence through no-bake, simple recipes.
Promotes healthy eating habits in a fun way.
Enhances reading and following instructions skills.

Super Simple Lunches: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids: Easy No-bake Recipes for Kids (Super Simple Cooking)
Nancy Tuminelly, 2010
Award winning
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
48 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and self-expression through hair.
Encourages confidence and self-love in young readers.
Supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
Interactive, engaging narrative for shared reading moments.

My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom, 2023
Award winning
Cool World Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids!
Lisa Wagner, 2011
160 pages
Why to read
Fun, interactive culinary adventures for kids.
Boosts cultural awareness through global recipes.
Encourages family bonding and teamwork in cooking.
Supports math and reading skills development.

Cool World Cooking: Fun and Tasty Recipes for Kids!
Lisa Wagner, 2011
Award winning
Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates cultural heritage through vibrant storytelling.
Enhances language skills and emotional understanding.
Supports early childhood cognitive and social development.
Engaging narrative that fosters family bonding.

Plátanos Are Love
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, 2023
Award winning
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Empowers children through motivational and lyrical language.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Encourages positivity and change-making in young minds.
Supports language development and artistic expression.

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Loren Long, Amanda Gorman, 2021
Award winning
Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Yummy Cookbook
Judith Bryant, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Fun, interactive cooking-themed activities for children.
Enhances reading comprehension through recipe instructions.
Boosts math skills with ingredient measuring.
Encourages healthy eating habits.

Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Yummy Cookbook
Judith Bryant, 2004
Award winning
Paletero Man
Lucky Diaz, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, culturally rich illustrations enhance engagement.
Encourages understanding of diverse communities and heritage.
Stimulates language development through rhythmic, lyrical text.
Supports social and emotional learning.

