Books About Cooking And Food · 1,030 titles considered

The Best Cooking And Food Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cooking and food? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

With the Fire on High

By Elizabeth Acevedo

A young mother finds magic in cooking, but can she turn her culinary dreams into reality?

392 pages· 72,363 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 90,527 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Katie and the Cupcake Cure

By Coco Simon · Book #1 in the Cupcake Diaries series

Left out, Katie forms a new club with unexpected friends. Sweet beginnings await.

160 pages· 25,162 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,366 ratings
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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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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

The Candymakers

By Wendy Mass · Book #1 in the The Candymakers series

Four kids compete to create the ultimate candy. Who will win?

480 pages· 102,490 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 29,130 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean · Pete the Cat series

A boy named Pete prepares a large sandwich to eat for lunch.

32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,818 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

The Best Chef in Second Grade

By Katharine Kenah, Abby Carter (Illustrator)

A young boy tries to find a dish that his whole family will enjoy in time for a visit from a famous chef.

48 pages· 1,013 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 255 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2012

Stick Dog

By Tom Watson · Book #1 in the Stick Dog series

A group of dogs embark on a mission to steal hamburgers from a family's picnic, using various distractions and plans to achieve their goal.

192 pages· 13,097 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,536 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 4–8 · 2015

I Scream for Ice Cream

A group of cats go on a field trip to an ice cream factory and accidentally cause a huge mess, leading to a search for a missing friend.

32 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,776 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6

Cooking with the Lorax

Discover where food truly comes from with the Lorax's garden adventure.

32 pages· 169 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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Cooking And Food Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Discover the ABCs through a vibrant vegetable journey from asparagus to zucchini.

Eat Together

Ages 1–3 · 2022

Discover how simple shapes create delicious surprises in this playful food adventure.

Tacos!
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Tacos!

Ages 2–6 · 2017

Cook tacos with interactive fun in this playful recipe book.

1234 Cake!

Ages 0–4 · 2021

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

We're Going to the Farmers' Market

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Explore a vibrant farmers' market and create a feast from fresh finds.

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
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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.

Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man

Ages 2–5 · 1956

A gingerbread man races to escape capture in a timeless chase.

Cookies
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Cookies

Ages 2–6 · 2006

Discover life's lessons through the wisdom of cookies.

Full, Full, Full of Love

Ages 2–5 · 2003

Discover the joy and love of a family Sunday dinner.

Frog Goes to Dinner

Ages 2–5 · 1974

Experience the playful trials of friendship in wordless tales of a boy, a dog, and a frog.

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Cooking And Food Picture Books

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

The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake
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The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake

Ages 4–8 · 1995

Students shrink and explore chemistry inside a birthday cake.

The Donut Chef

Ages 3–7 · 2008

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

Even Aliens Need Snacks

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young chef's alien snacks bring unexpected fame across the galaxy.

Catch That Cookie!

Ages 3–5 · 2014

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

Don't Feed the Bear

Ages 3–8 · 2018

Bear and Ranger clash over camper treats in a hilarious park showdown.

Watercress

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A roadside discovery reveals a family's hidden heritage and unites past and present.

Gorilla Loves Vanilla

Ages 5–6 · 2016

Can Sam Sundae satisfy a gorilla's unexpected ice cream request?

A Piece of Cake

Ages 4–8 · 2014

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

Thunder Cake

Ages 5–8 · 1990

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

Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A young bunny struggles with patience when all she wants is chocolate cake.

Happy Birthday, Cupcake!

Ages 5–8 · 2015

Cupcake's party plans crumble until a sweet idea saves the day.

Little Chef
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Little Chef

Ages 2–6 · 2018

A girl cooks a special meal for her grandmother, facing culinary challenges with determination.

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Cooking And Food Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about cooking and food for developing and independent readers.

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Cookie Contest

Ages 7–9 · 2012

A young girl named Heidi enters a school cookie contest and tries to outdo her rival Melanie with the help of magic.

The Super Chef Contest

Ages 7–10 · 2014

A mouse helps his cousin in a cooking competition and discovers a secret that could change everything.

The Wall of Fame Game

Ages 8–11 · 2017

Mya must outsmart her rival and win a cook-off, all while craving time with her mom.

Sunday Sundaes

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can three friends keep their bond strong while managing an ice cream shop together?

The Wildwood Bakery

Ages 5–7 · 2017

A group of owls work together to raise money for a wingchair for one of their friends.

Coco the Cupcake Fairy
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Coco the Cupcake Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Fairy magic stolen, desserts ruined. Can two friends save the day?

Nina the Birthday Cake Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Can Rachel and Kirsty recover the last charm to save birthday magic from Jack Frost's mischief?

Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!
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Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!

Ages 6–10 · 2018

A boy navigates the challenges of school and friendships while trying to avoid eating vegetables.

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A dragon turned human seeks her destiny in a world of chocolate and adventure.

Richard Scarry's the Great Pie Robbery and Other Mysteries

Ages 3–6 · 2008

Animal detectives chase pie thieves and shoplifters in a whimsical adventure.

Madeline the Cookie Fairy
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Madeline the Cookie Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Cookies crumble as magic vanishes. Can two friends save the day?

The Heat Is On
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The Heat Is On

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Junior chefs face sizzling challenges in a culinary showdown. Who will rise, and who will crumble?

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