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The Best Cooking Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about cooking? 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.

Mochi Queen
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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 6–9 · 2017

Mochi Queen

Jasmine defies tradition to pound mochi before her sister. Can she succeed?

128 pages· 10,033 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,173 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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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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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 · 2003

Stone Soup

Strangers inspire a wary village to create a feast from stones.

32 pages· 965 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 15,131 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 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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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Even Aliens Need Snacks

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

40 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 394 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017

Tacos!

Cook tacos with interactive fun in this playful recipe book.

16 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Cooking Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

We're Going to the Farmers' Market

Ages 1–3 · 2014

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

Chicken Soup with Rice

Ages 2–4 · 1962

Discover the joy of every month with whimsical rhymes and charming art.

Feast for 10

Ages 1–4 · 1993

Join a family as they shop, cook, and feast together, counting from one to ten.

What's Up, Tiger?

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Guess the animals' antics and lift the flap to reveal the truth.

Soup Day

Ages 2–5 · 2010

A girl and her mom bond over making soup on a snowy day.

Cookies!

Ages 2–4 · 2018

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

Pizza!

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Kids make pizza independently with this interactive, mess-free recipe book.

Mean Soup

Ages 0–3 · 1992

A bad day leaves Horace feeling mean, but his mother has a surprising remedy.

Maisy Makes Gingerbread

Ages 2–5 · 1999

A mouse bakes cookies to share with friends.

Pete's a Pizza

Ages 0–3 · 1998

A playful pizza-making session turns into a whimsical adventure.

First Book of Sushi

Ages 0–3 · 2001

Discover Japanese cuisine through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations.

Pizza Chef

Ages 0–2 · 2021

Join a bear's pizza-making adventure with interactive fun for little chefs.

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Cooking Picture Books

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

Larry Bendeco Johannes Von Sloop

Ages 2–5 · 2014

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

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.

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.

Our Favorite Day

Ages 3–7 · 2019

A grandfather's routine transforms on special Thursdays with his granddaughter.

Pancakes!
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Pancakes!

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Whisk, flip, and create pancakes in this interactive recipe adventure for young chefs.

Strega Nona

Ages 4–8 · 1975

A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.

Gazpacho for Nacho

Ages 5–8 · 2014

A boy's obsession with gazpacho leads to a surprising culinary discovery.

Federico and the Wolf

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A boy must outsmart a hungry wolf to save his grandfather's shop and make the perfect pico.

Dumplings for Lili

Ages 6–8 · 2021

Lili races to gather ingredients for dumplings, uniting neighbors through shared recipes.

What's Cooking at 10 Garden Street?

Ages 6–9 · 2019

Discover global flavors as neighbors cook and share a feast in a vibrant apartment building.

Yasmin the Chef

Ages 4–6 · 2019

Yasmin must create a dish to rival her family's spicy cuisine.

The Hole Story of the Doughnut

Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young sailor's creative solution leads to the birth of a beloved pastry.

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Cooking Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about cooking for developing and independent readers.

The Last Super Chef

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young chef competes to win a cooking show and discover his father's identity.

Stir Crack Whisk Bake

2019

Tiny chefs bake cupcakes with a magical touch.

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The Tea Dragon Festival

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A dragon awakens after 80 years, seeking purpose and lost time.

Fabulous Feast

Ages 6–9 · 2020

A culinary showdown ignites at Hotel Flamingo to revive its fortunes.

Isabel in Bloom

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A girl finds unexpected connections and growth through a special garden in a new country.

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the joy of baking with kid-tested recipes for every occasion.

Who Was Julia Child?

Ages 8–11 · 2015

Discover how a wartime encounter led to a culinary revolution.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup

Ages 6–9 · 2003

A broken stove leads to a cooking adventure with an energetic dog.

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.

Pizza!
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Pizza!

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Uncover the global journey and origins of pizza in a fun, flavorful exploration.

How Winston Delivered Christmas

Ages 6–8 · 2018

A mouse races against time to deliver a lost letter to Santa on Christmas Eve.

Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe
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Dear Dumb Diary, Deluxe

Ages 8–12 · 2016

Middle schoolers scheme to get rich with a food idea. Will it succeed?

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