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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1996
Picky Nicky
A picky eater faces a clever family plan to change her ways.
32 pages· 232 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
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Books About Dining · 117 titles considered
The Best Dining Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about dining? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Dining
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005
The 100th Customer
A restaurant's act of generosity transforms a simple meal into a heartwarming celebration.
32 pages· 661 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021
Our Table
Can Violet reunite her drifting family around their shrinking table?
48 pages· 281 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,219 ratings
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010
I Am Going!
By Mo Willems · Book #11 in the Elephant and Piggie series
Piggie's departure threatens Gerald's perfect day. Can their friendship endure the change?
64 pages· 196 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,369 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Fortunately, the Milk
By Neil Gaiman, Skottie Young (Illustrator)
A father's journey through time and space to get milk for his children's breakfast
114 pages· 7,668 words· Est. 1 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 67,965 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1991
Dinner at the Panda Palace
Can Panda find space for one more guest in a packed restaurant?
32 pages· 488 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 329 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020
Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox
By Michael Buckley · Book #1 in the The Finniverse series
A boy's lunchbox holds the universe's most dangerous weapon. Can he and his friends stop the alien bugs from destroying Earth?
288 pages· 51,638 words· Est. 6 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 324 ratings
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 1–4 · 2014
Bad Kitty's Tasty Treats
A mischievous kitty's attempts to behave lead to unexpected chaos.
16 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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$674
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1969
George Washington's Breakfast
By Jean Fritz, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
A curious boy uncovers secrets about his namesake, George Washington.
48 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 429 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
On Air with Zoe Washington
Zoe helps her father open a restaurant, but can her podcast revive public interest in their story?
293 pages· 51,845 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,616 ratings
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Dining Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about dining for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$599
Full, Full, Full of Love
Ages 2–5 · 2003
Discover the joy and love of a family Sunday dinner.
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$699
Dim Sum for Everyone!
Ages 3–7 · 2001
Discover the joy of dim sum with a family sharing their favorite treats.
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$799
Hungry Henry
Ages 1–3 · 2016
Will Henry's dreamland feast become a reality?
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$799
Clive is a Waiter
Ages 1–3 · 2017
Join Clive and friends as they explore diverse roles through playful imagination.
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$799
What's Inside My Lunch Box?
Ages 2–4 · 2018
Peek inside lunch boxes from around the world and discover unique meals.
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$999
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Discover breakfast delights with a hungry caterpillar's morning feast.
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$999
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Lunch
Ages 2–4 · 2022
A caterpillar's lunchtime adventure with tasty surprises awaits.
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$999
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Explore shapes with a hungry caterpillar's dinner adventure.
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$899
How to Feed Your Cheeky Monkey
Ages 1–4 · 2015
A cheeky monkey seeks to satisfy her rumbly tummy.
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$599
Munch Your Lunch!
Ages 3–7 · 2018
Daniel Tiger finds a surprise note in his lunchbox at school.
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Dining Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about dining for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1899
Home in a Lunchbox
Ages 4–8 · 2024
A young immigrant finds comfort and belonging through familiar meals in a new world.
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$1499
Beast Feast
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A beast plans a feast, but the boy on the menu has a clever escape plan.
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$1699
Pancakes for Breakfast
Ages 4–7 · 1978
A determined woman faces chaos while trying to make pancakes.
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$1299
Pizza Pig
Ages 4–6
A pig runs a pizza shop and tries to please a picky turtle customer.
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$1995
How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps
Ages 4–8 · 2023
Can a group of critters master the art of making a peanut butter sandwich?
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$1899
The Case of the Stinky Stench
Ages 5–9 · 2017
A foul odor threatens the fridge. Can Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast solve the mystery?
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$799
There's a Fly Guy in My Soup
Ages 4–8 · 2012
A boy and his pet fly go on a trip with his family and get into various misadventures.
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$1699
There's a Lion in My Cornflakes
Ages 3–6 · 2014
Two brothers' quest for a free lion leads to unexpected wild adventures.
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$899
The Berenstain Bears Cook-It!
Ages 4–8 · 1996
Can the Bear family surprise Mama with a perfect birthday breakfast?
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$1995
Nacho's Nachos
Ages 6–9 · 2020
Discover how a culinary improvisation led to the creation of the world's favorite snack: nachos.
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$1999
There's a Giraffe in My Soup
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Unexpected animals invade a restaurant meal, causing chaos and laughter.
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$695
David's Father
Ages 4–7 · 1983
Julie suspects her friend's father might be a giant.
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Dining Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about dining for developing and independent readers.
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$1899
The Pink Umbrella
Ages 6–9 · 1943
Adele's rainy days turn bright with mysterious gifts of friendship.
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$2850
Tiana
Ages 7–9 · 2013
A flamingo in the kitchen leads to a magical quest for a stolen pearl.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Noodle & Bao
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A girl fights to save her friend's food cart from gentrification in Chinatown.
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$1899
Almost There
Ages 12–+ · 2022
A deal grants Tiana her dreams, but eerie threats loom. Can she restore balance before losing it all?
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$999
The Gossip File
Ages 10–14 · 2015
A girl adopts a new identity to fit in, but secrets threaten her summer plans.
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$799
The Pizza Mystery
Ages 7–10 · 1993
Four siblings help their friends at a pizza restaurant that is struggling to stay in business.
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$899
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Ages 10–13 · 2017
A boy fights to save his family's restaurant and town from a developer's threat.
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$1699
Lucky for Good
Ages 8–12 · 2011
Can Lucky unravel life's mysteries before turning twelve?
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$1099
Keeping the Moon
Ages 12–+ · 1999
A summer at the beach transforms Colie's life through unexpected friendships and love.
Graphic Nov.
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$799
Lunch!
Ages 7–10 · 2016
A collection of short stories about lunchtime adventures and misadventures.
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$1599
Cold Case
Ages 8–12 · 2011
A boy uncovers secrets linking a murder to his family's past, risking everything to clear his brother's name.
Graphic Nov.
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$1699
Super Boba Café (Book 1): A Graphic Novel
Ages 8–12 · 2023
A boba café hides a monster. Can Aria save the city from earthquakes?