Books About Picky-eating · 35 titles considered

The Best Picky-eating Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about picky-eating? 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 Picky-eating

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1960

Green Eggs and Ham

By Dr. Seuss

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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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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Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2005

Little Pea

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

28 pages
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,858 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 · 1980

Gregory, the Terrible Eater

By Mitchell Sharmat, Jose Aruego (Illustrator), Ariane Dewey (Illustrator)

A goat craves human food, defying his family's bizarre diet.

32 pages· 871 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,654 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2014

Dinnertime for Chickies

Tiny chickies learn to eat with help from farm friends.

22 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

D.W. the Picky Eater

A picky eater's table manners threaten a special family dinner.

32 pages· 705 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,945 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

How to Feed Your Parents

By Ryan Miller, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)

A girl with adventurous tastes challenges her picky parents' food habits.

40 pages· 818 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 314 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

The Luck of the Loch Ness Monster

A picky eater's discarded oatmeal creates a legendary monster.

40 pages· 1,082 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Bear Likes Jam

Bear craves jam but must face his veggie dilemma. Can he balance both?

32 pages
5.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 217 ratings
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Picky-eating Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about picky-eating for the youngest readers and listeners.

Now I Eat My ABC's

Ages 2–3 · 2004

Discover the alphabet through delicious foods from A to Z.

Mealtime

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Teach toddlers mealtime manners and healthy habits with engaging routines and fun illustrations.

Too Pickley!
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Too Pickley!

Ages 0–3 · 2010

A picky eater faces a plateful of unappealing food. Will he find something to enjoy?

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Picky-eating Picture Books

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

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Ages 3–5 · 2005

Can dinosaurs learn table manners, or will chaos reign at mealtime?

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A picky eater discovers the power of imagination to transform her meals.

Tales for Very Picky Eaters

Ages 6–9 · 2011

A picky eater faces wild tales to try new foods.

Escargot

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A French snail faces his fear of carrots to reach a delicious salad. Will he succeed?

Can I Eat That?

Ages 3–5 · 2016

Discover surprising food facts that will delight and intrigue young eaters.

Bread and Jam for Frances

Ages 6–8 · 1964

A picky eater's obsession with bread and jam challenges her parents' creativity.

Fussy Flamingo
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Fussy Flamingo

Ages 3–6 · 2020

A flamingo refuses shrimp, changing colors with each new snack.

The Picky Eater

Ages 4–6 · 2018

A piglet's peculiar eating habits challenge her parents' patience.

Cece Loves Science

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Can a curious young scientist prove if dogs eat vegetables?

Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli

Ages 3–7 · 2009

Monsters claim they don't eat broccoli, but are they really munching on trees?

Give Peas a Chance

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Nancy hatches a plan to avoid peas at dinner. Will it work?

Felix Eats Up

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A picky eater faces a daunting menu. Will friendship help him try new foods?

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