Books About Desserts · 324 titles considered

The Best Desserts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about desserts? 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.

Katie and the Cupcake Cure
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Desserts

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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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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Cookie Fiasco

Four friends, three cookies. Can they share without crumbling under pressure?

64 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,732 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 4–7 · 2014

The Ice Cream Shop

Steve craves ice cream but needs Wessley's help to get it.

32 pages· 136 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 75 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 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 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 4–7 · 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 3–5 · 2014

Catch That Cookie!

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

32 pages· 713 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 555 ratings
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Desserts Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

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.

Mr. Cookie Baker

Ages 0–2 · 1992

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

Curious George Goes to an Ice Cream Shop

Ages 2–5 · 1989

A monkey's ice cream chaos turns into unexpected triumph.

Planes, Trains, and Animobiles
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Planes, Trains, and Animobiles

Ages 0–4 · 2018

Discover a world where animals and vehicles collide in pun-filled adventures.

Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?
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Who Took the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

Ages 0–3 · 2000

Who swiped the cookies? Join Skunk's desert quest to uncover the culprit.

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.

What Makes Us Happy?

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Join three friends as they find joy in life's simple moments.

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Desserts Picture Books

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

Gorilla Loves Vanilla

Ages 5–6 · 2016

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

CookieBot!

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A cookie jar is out of reach. Can a robot help?

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Ages 4–8 · 1985

A mouse's request for a cookie sets off a chain of events.

And Then Comes Summer

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Celebrate summer's adventures and joys as days stretch and memories are made.

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A cupcake leads a cat on a whimsical, unexpected adventure.

Ice Cream Man
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Ice Cream Man

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A young cook revolutionizes dessert, creating ice cream for all.

The Hole Story of the Doughnut

Ages 6–9 · 2016

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

Clark the Shark: Too Many Treats

Ages 4–6 · 2019

A young shark named Clark can't wait for his mom's Treats Tuesday brownies, but things get out of hand when he tries to test them all by himself.

The Birthday Cake

Ages 4–8 · 1985

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

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Two friends try to solve the mystery of missing cupcakes.

Cranberry Christmas

Ages 5–8 · 1976

A skating pond dispute threatens Christmas joy. Can hidden secrets save the day?

Si Le Das Una Galletita a Un Ratón

Ages 4–8 · 1985

A mouse's endless requests begin with a simple cookie.

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Desserts Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about desserts for developing and independent readers.

Emma: Lights! Camera! Cupcakes!

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Emma must bake secret cupcakes for a star's wedding without telling her friends. Can she keep the secret?

Mia: A Matter of Taste

Ages 8–12 · 2013

Mia faces a style crisis with new glasses and braces. Can she find her true self?

Katie, Batter Up!

Ages 8–12 · 2011

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

Katie and the Cupcake War
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Katie and the Cupcake War

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Can Katie mend a broken friendship with sweet-talking and courage?

Sunday Sundaes

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

Emma: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Ages 8–12 · 2013

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

Emma on Thin Icing
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Emma on Thin Icing

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Emma juggles jobs to afford her dream dress for a wedding. Can she manage it all?

Esme the Ice Cream Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Fairy magic is melting away. Can two friends save the sweet treats?

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?

Alexis and the Perfect Recipe
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Alexis and the Perfect Recipe

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Can Alexis find a formula for love amidst her organized chaos?

Monica the Marshmallow Fairy
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Monica the Marshmallow Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A magical object is missing. Can two friends save Fairyland's Sweet Factory?

Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes
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Mia Fashion Plates and Cupcakes

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Mia juggles two clubs and a rivalry. Can she keep it together?

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