Books About Baking · 327 titles considered

The Best Baking Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about baking? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

From the Desk of Zoe Washington
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

From the Desk of Zoe Washington

By Janae Marks · Book #1 in the Zoe Washington series

A girl seeks the truth about her imprisoned father's innocence, risking family secrets.

291 pages· 54,006 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,846 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie

A flat boy helps a baker come up with a new idea to save his business.

32 pages· 707 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 243 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Camila the Baking Star

Can Camila and her papa overcome chaos to win a baking contest?

32 pages· 627 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 43 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Ice Cream Soup

A boy's ice cream cake turns into a surprising, sweet mess.

32 pages· 233 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
2.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 276 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake

Students shrink and explore chemistry inside a birthday cake.

32 pages· 1,695 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,535 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008

The Donut Chef

Two bakers clash in a wild doughnut duel. Who will win?

40 pages· 714 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 510 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

The Seven Silly Eaters

A family of picky eaters surprises their mother with a special twist.

40 pages· 1,250 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
6.2/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 4,312 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Tiny Baker

By Hayley Barrett, Alison Jay (Illustrator)

A baker's cafe is in chaos when chefs leave. Can friendship save the day?

32 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 224 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Pies from Nowhere

By Dee Romito, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)

A cook's secret efforts fuel a pivotal civil rights movement.

40 pages· 1,253 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 656 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Dough Knights and Dragons

By Dee Leone, George Ermos (Illustrator)

A knight and dragon must defy a duel law to save their friendship.

40 pages· 736 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 239 ratings
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Baking Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about baking for the youngest readers and listeners.

1234 Cake!

Ages 0–4 · 2021

Count to ten while baking a cake in this fun, interactive book.

Baking Day at Grandma's

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Three bear siblings join Grandma for a snowy baking day filled with treats and surprises.

The Best Mouse Cookie

Ages 0–4 · 1999

A mouse bakes cookies in his tiny house.

Cookie Truck

Ages 0–4 · 2021

Discover shapes and bake cookies with a truck-themed adventure.

Mr. Cookie Baker

Ages 0–2 · 1992

A baker's cookies attract eager children. What happens next?

Grandma Kisses

Ages 0–4 · 2015

Discover the magic of grandma's love through heartwarming tales and cherished moments.

Cookies!

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Bake cookies independently with this interactive, mess-free recipe book.

Grandma's Sugar Cookie

Ages 1–3 · 2020

Celebrate the sweet bond between Grandma and grandchild this holiday season.

Maisy Makes Gingerbread

Ages 2–5 · 1999

A mouse bakes cookies to share with friends.

Pat-a-Cake

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A bear bakes a special cake in this charming nursery rhyme reimagining.

Spot Bakes a Cake

Ages 0–3 · 1994

Join Spot for summer fun and surprises under every flap.

Let's Pretend Chef's Kitchen

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Create culinary masterpieces with a playful kitchen set and storybook.

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Baking Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about baking for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Catch That Cookie!

Ages 3–5 · 2014

Gingerbread men vanish. Can Marshall solve the clues and catch them?

Larry Bendeco Johannes Von Sloop

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Brothers debate if fancy or simple names make a bakery thrive.

A Piece of Cake

Ages 4–8 · 2014

Mouse's cake delivery turns into a series of unexpected trades. What will he do next?

The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake

Ages 6–9 · 1990

A girl baking a cake encounters unexpected angelic visitors.

Thunder Cake

Ages 5–8 · 1990

A storm approaches; can a girl and her grandma bake Thunder Cake in time?

Strega Nona's Magic Lessons

Ages 4–8 · 1982

Magic lessons turn chaotic when a bumbling apprentice gets involved.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

Ages 3–7 · 1994

A person travels the world to gather ingredients for an apple pie.

Bunny Cakes
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Bunny Cakes

Ages 3–5 · 1997

Max wants a worm cake, Ruby insists on angel cake. Who wins?

The Birthday Cake

Ages 4–8 · 1985

A missing ingredient leads to a wild adventure for a birthday cake.

Amelia Bedelia Helps Out

Ages 4–8 · 1979

A literal-minded housekeeper's antics turn a simple task into chaos.

Tea Cakes for Tosh

Ages 5–8 · 2012

A boy helps his grandmother remember a cherished family story through the taste of tea cakes.

The Maple Festival

Ages 5–9 · 2015

Sophie Mouse and her friends enjoy the Maple Festival in Pine Needle Grove, filled with rides, games, and delicious baked goods

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Baking Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about baking for developing and independent readers.

Baby Cakes

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Delaney faces twin surprises and a crash course in siblinghood.

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Pie in the Sky

Ages 8–11 · 2019

An immigrant boy secretly bakes cakes to cope with loss and language barriers.

Alexis Cupcake Crush

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.

Mia's Baker's Dozen
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Mia's Baker's Dozen

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mia struggles with Spanish class, but her three parents unite to help her succeed.

Icing on the Cake

Ages 8–11 · 2013

Two weddings, one weekend. Can the cupcake club handle the chaos?

Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A sister faces her fears to comfort her brother during his hospital stay.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Bake the Cake

Ages 6–9 · 1994

An old man and his cat bake a Christmas cake for a neighbor.

A Sprinkle of Spirits
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A Sprinkle of Spirits

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Spirits rise, chaos ensues. Can Leo fix the magic gone awry before it's too late?

Katie Sprinkled Secrets

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Secrets threaten friendships. Can the Cupcake Club survive the truth?

Katie, Batter Up!

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Katie must find her passion beyond cupcakes. Can she conquer her fears on the softball field?

Roxie the Baking Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2014

Chaos threatens Arts and Crafts Week. Can two friends save the magic?

All You Knead Is Love

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A girl discovers a passion for baking while trying to save a beloved bakery and mend her fractured family.

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