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Picture Book · Ages 4–6
Cooking with the Lorax
By Sonali Fry
Discover where food truly comes from with the Lorax's garden adventure.
32 pages· 169 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings
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Books About Vegetables · 160 titles considered
The Best Vegetables Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about vegetables? 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 Vegetables
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$759
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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$858
Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2017
Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet
Discover the ABCs through a vibrant vegetable journey from asparagus to zucchini.
28 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2010
LMNO Peas
A group of peas explore the alphabet and various professions.
36 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,717 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
Go, Pea, Go!
Pea Junior races to the Pea Bowl with support from family and friends.
32 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
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$2180
Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017
Tacos!
Cook tacos with interactive fun in this playful recipe book.
16 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2014
We're Going to the Farmers' Market
By Stefan Page
Explore a vibrant farmers' market and create a feast from fresh finds.
16 pages
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.3/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings
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$1797
Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016
Too Many Carrots
Rabbit's carrot obsession leads to chaos. Can friends help him find space?
32 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,229 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2018
Bunny Built
A bunny's giant carrot leads to a lesson in sharing and friendship.
40 pages· 355 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Fresh-Picked Poetry
By Michelle Schaub, Amy Huntington (Illustrator)
Explore the vibrant world of an urban farmers' market through playful poems and discover fresh delights.
32 pages· 1,051 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings
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Vegetables Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about vegetables for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$899
1-2-3 Peas
Ages 2–5 · 2012
Join playful peas as they count from 1 to 100 in a vibrant adventure.
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$899
Vegetables in Underwear
Ages 1–3 · 2015
Vegetables flaunt colorful underwear, sparking giggles and pride.
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$999
Soup Day
Ages 2–5 · 2010
A girl and her mom bond over making soup on a snowy day.
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$799
Hap-Pea All Year
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Join playful peas as they explore the months and seasons in a fun, rhyming journey.
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$699
Peas on Earth
Ages 0–3 · 2012
Discover peace and harmony through playful wordplay and vibrant art.
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$799
LMNO Pea-quel
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Peas explore the lowercase alphabet through lively jobs and activities.
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$899
Edible Numbers
Ages 2–5 · 2015
Count from one to twelve with vibrant fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market.
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$999
Eating the Alphabet
Ages 2–6 · 1989
Discover the alphabet through vibrant fruits and veggies.
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$999
Edible Colors
Ages 2–5 · 2014
Discover a world where fruits and veggies defy color expectations.
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$899
Little Green Peas
Ages 2–4 · 2014
Join little green peas on a colorful adventure.
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$799
Rah, Rah, Radishes!
Ages 2–4 · 2011
Celebrate veggies with rhymes and vibrant photos in a fun, healthy eating adventure.
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$695
Growing Vegetable Soup
Ages 2–6 · 1987
Discover the joy of growing and cooking your own vegetable soup.
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Vegetables Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about vegetables for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$899
Pugtato
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Join Pugtato and friends on a whimsical journey of friendship and fun.
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$1699
Gazpacho for Nacho
Ages 5–8 · 2014
A boy's obsession with gazpacho leads to a surprising culinary discovery.
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$1795
Ode to an Onion
Ages 3–7 · 2018
A poet finds unexpected joy in an onion's layers of life.
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$1799
Pugtato Finds a Thing
Ages 4–8 · 2020
Pugtato unearths a mystery in his garden. Can his quirky friends help solve it?
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$1795
A Year in Our New Garden
Ages 3–7 · 1988
A family transforms their urban garden, discovering nature's wonders and secrets over a year.
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$795
The Ugly Vegetables
Ages 4–8 · 1999
A girl discovers the hidden beauty in her mother's vegetable garden.
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$1799
I'm Sorry
Ages 4–8 · 2021
A flamingo and a potato must mend their broken friendship.
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$1999
Creepy Carrots!
Ages 4–8 · 2012
A young rabbit's life is disrupted when the carrots he loves to eat start to follow him.
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$1799
Pugtato Babysits the Snouts
Ages 4–8 · 2021
Pugtato babysits mischievous Brussels Snouts, discovering chaos and fun in unexpected ways.
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$1699
Shanté Keys and the New Year's Peas
Ages 4–8 · 2007
Shanté races to find black-eyed peas, uncovering diverse New Year's traditions along the way.
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$2699
I Can Eat a Rainbow
Ages 0–8 · 2021
Discover the joy of eating a rainbow of fruits and veggies.
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$1799
Tops & Bottoms
Ages 4–7 · 1995
A lazy bear and a clever hare become unlikely business partners in a series of agricultural ventures.
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Vegetables Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about vegetables for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$2499
Garlic & the Vampire
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A timid vegetable must confront a vampire threatening her village.
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$699
Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables
Ages 6–8 · 2014
A group of friends try to stop vegetable monsters from taking over their school
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$699
Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!
Ages 6–10 · 2018
A boy navigates the challenges of school and friendships while trying to avoid eating vegetables.
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$1699
My Life as a Potato
Ages 8–12 · 2020
A boy's secret mascot duty threatens his middle school popularity.
Graphic Nov.
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$1599
Garlic and the Witch
Ages 8–12 · 2022
A vegetable girl faces a magical journey and an unexpected transformation.
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$1195
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
Ages 6–+ · 2013
A visionary farmer transforms urban wastelands into thriving gardens.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Wannabees
Ages 6–10 · 2020
A queen bee must reclaim her throne after being overthrown by a power-hungry rival
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$699
The Mystery of the Traveling Tomatoes
Ages 7–10 · 2008
Plants are mysteriously moving and disappearing. Can the children solve the garden mystery?
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$599
Elvis the Turnip...and Me
Ages 7–10 · 1998
Zack hears Elvis from the fridge. Is he a turnip?
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$699
The Clue in the Corn Maze
Ages 7–10 · 2004
A corn maze is vandalized, threatening a festival. Can the kids solve the mystery?
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Stuck Together
Ages 6–10 · 2020
A young pea rolls away from home and embarks on a journey to find a big red tree, meeting new friends and facing challenges along the way
Graphic Nov.
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$999
Magic Pickle
Ages 7–10 · 2002
A flying pickle battles evil vegetables threatening world domination. Can he save the day?