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The Best Food Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 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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Our 10 Favorite Books About Food

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1994

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea

By Cynthia Rylant, Arthur Howard (Illustrator) · Mr. Putter & Tabby series

An elderly man seeks companionship in a cat to ease his loneliness.

44 pages· 584 words· Est. 7 min read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,060 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973

How to Eat Fried Worms

By Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Billy Forrester series

A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events

144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 947,100 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1961

James and the Giant Peach

A young boy escapes his miserable life with his cruel aunts through a magical giant peach

176 pages· 25,925 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 525,702 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 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 4–7 · 1960

Green Eggs and Ham

A character is convinced to try something they initially dislike.

64 pages· 803 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 860,780 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business

By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mindy Kim series

A young girl starts a snack business to fit in and faces unexpected challenges.

96 pages· 9,421 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 904 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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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Darius the Great Is Not Okay

A trip to Iran transforms Darius, challenging his identity and friendships.

316 pages· 66,781 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 37,811 ratings
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Food Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Ages 2–6 · 1984

Can Little Mouse outsmart the bear to save his strawberry?

Little Pea

Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

Cock-a-Doodle Noodle

Ages 0–3

Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet

Ages 2–4 · 2017

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

Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Discover vibrant fruits from A to Z in a delightful journey for little ones.

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.

My Backpack!
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My Backpack!

Ages 2–5 · 2013

Discover what animals pack in their backpacks.

1234 Cake!

Ages 0–4 · 2021

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

Tap the Magic Tree
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Tap the Magic Tree

Ages 4–8 · 2013

Help a tree transform through the seasons with taps and shakes.

Each Peach Pear Plum

Ages 1–3 · 1978

Discover hidden fairy tale characters in a playful 'I spy' adventure.

Dinnertime for Chickies

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Tiny chickies learn to eat with help from farm friends.

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Food Picture Books

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

Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

Ages 4–8 · 2013

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

More Spaghetti, I Say!

Ages 4–6 · 1977

A monkey's love for spaghetti leads to a tasty dilemma with a friend.

Ten Apples Up On Top!

Ages 4–7 · 1961

Three friends balance apples on their heads. Can they keep them up?

The Cookie Fiasco

Ages 6–8 · 2016

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

Cece Loves Science

Ages 5–7 · 2020

A group of students learn about push and pull forces in their science class.

The Best Chef in Second Grade

Ages 5–7 · 2011

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

Flat Stanley and the Very Big Cookie

Ages 4–8 · 2015

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

Graphic Nov.
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Duck, Duck, Porcupine!

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A group of animal friends have various outdoor adventures together.

Madeline's Tea Party
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Madeline's Tea Party

Ages 6–8 · 2011

A tea party turns chaotic when a mischievous guest arrives. Can friendship mend the mess?

I Scream for Ice Cream

Ages 4–8 · 2015

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.

Picky Nicky

Ages 3–5 · 1996

A picky eater faces a clever family plan to change her ways.

Cooking with the Lorax
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Cooking with the Lorax

Ages 4–6

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

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Food Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about food for developing and independent readers.

With the Fire on High
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With the Fire on High

Ages 14–18 · 2019

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

The Candy Shop War

Ages 8–11 · 2007

A group of kids discover a mysterious candy shop and become entangled in a magical world of adventure and danger.

Stick Dog

Ages 7–11 · 2012

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.

Unseen Magic

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl unleashes a shadow self, threatening her magical town's safety.

Cornbread & Poppy

Ages 6–8 · 2022

Two friends embark on a journey to find food during a harsh winter.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Ages 7–12 · 1970

A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends

The Chocolate Touch

Ages 8–12 · 1952

A boy's magical gift turns everything he kisses into chocolate. Is it too much of a good thing?

Granny Torrelli Makes Soup

Ages 8–12 · 2003

Can Granny's stories and recipes mend a fractured friendship?

Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A group of dogs try to find a new source of water on a hot summer day, leading them to discover a mysterious ice cream truck

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue
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The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A family must come together to save their mother's business and their home after a series of unexpected events.

Pie in the Sky

Ages 8–11 · 2019

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

The World's Worst Children 2

Ages 9–12 · 2017

Meet ten hilariously horrible kids causing chaos and laughter in unexpected ways.

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