Books About Bread · 13 titles considered

The Best Bread Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about bread? 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.

Operation: Secret Recipe
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Operation: Secret Recipe

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #66 in the Geronimo Stilton series

A stolen recipe, a cunning impostor—can the real thief be caught?

128 pages· 7,610 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 565 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

All You Knead Is Love

A girl discovers a passion for baking while trying to save a beloved bakery and mend her fractured family.

384 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 909 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2001

Sun Bread

A baker's special bread brings joy and sunshine back to a gloomy town.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2001)
32 pages· 524 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1995

Everybody Bakes Bread

Carrie's quest for a unique rolling pin reveals a world of diverse breads.

40 pages· 1,828 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Tony's Bread

A baker's dreams and his daughter's love hinge on a nobleman's plan.

32 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 453 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Toasty

A piece of bread dreams of being a dog but faces unexpected challenges.

32 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 581 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Bread Pet

By Kate DePalma, Nelleke Verhoef (Illustrator), Nelleke Verhoeff (Illustrator)

A bread pet grows uncontrollably. Can Cora find a solution before it's too late?

32 pages
4.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 129 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2012

Lotsa Matzah

By Tilda Balsley, Akemi Gutierrez (Illustrator)

Discover the joy of Passover through rhymes and matzah.

12 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

PB&J Hooray!

By Janet Nolan, Julia Patton (Illustrator)

Uncover the journey from seed to sandwich in a delightful exploration of PB&J creation.

32 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Little Red Rosie

By Eric Kimmel, Monica Guttierrez (Illustrator)

A girl and her animal friends bake challah for a festive celebration.

30 pages
3.4/5 Goodreads · 17 ratings
$17.95Save 5%
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Bread Picture Books

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

Seven Loaves of Bread

Ages 4–8 · 1993

Rose uncovers the secret behind extra loaves of bread.

Big Sam

Ages 3–8 · 2017

Big Sam's giant challah creation leads to an unexpected environmental challenge.

A Sweet Passover

Ages 5–7 · 2012

Miriam's matzah dilemma leads to a surprising Passover revelation.

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