Books About Tomatoes

The Best Tomatoes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about tomatoes? 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.

Runaway Tomato
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Tomatoes

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

Runaway Tomato

By Kim Cooley Reeder, Lincoln Agnew (Illustrator)

A runaway giant tomato threatens chaos. Can the town stop it?

32 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Summary: A giant tomato rolls down a hill, causing chaos in its path. Tractors, fire engines, and helicopters race to stop it before it reaches the town's Tomato Festival. But when rain falls on the scattered seeds, an unexpected twist awaits. Will the town be ready for the surprise that sprouts? Dive into this action-packed adventure to find out!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Tomatoes for Neela

A young girl bridges distance with her grandmother through cooking and family recipes.

40 pages· 1,033 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,004 ratings
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Summary: Neela loves cooking with her mother, capturing recipes in her notebook to feel closer to her grandmother in India. On a Saturday market trip, they gather tomatoes for a special sauce, learning about different varieties. As they cook, they find a way to share the love and flavors with her distant grandmother. This heartwarming tale celebrates family bonds and cultural connections through food.
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

Fruit Bowl

Tomato challenges the fruit bowl's rules. Does he belong among the fruits?

40 pages· 526 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 474 ratings
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Summary: Tomato wants a spot in the fruit bowl, but the other fruits aren't convinced he belongs. With clever science and help from a wise raisin, Tomato sets out to prove his place among Apple, Orange, and the rest. As he challenges the fruit hierarchy, unexpected allies emerge, raising questions about identity and belonging. Can Tomato change the minds of his fruity peers and redefine what it means to be part of the fruit family? Discover a delightful tale of acceptance and the surprising truths of botany.
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

Strega Nona and Her Tomatoes

Tomatoes, a goat, and a mix-up—can Strega Nona's plan succeed?

32 pages
3.5/5 Goodreads · 196 ratings
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Summary: Strega Nona's garden yields a bounty of ripe tomatoes, destined for the convent. But chaos ensues when Signora Goat munches on the laundry, and well-meaning Big Anthony muddles the count. Can Strega Nona salvage her gift amidst the mix-up? Dive into this delightful tale of garden mischief and unexpected help.
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