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Children's Books About Food

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Children's Books About Food

Today is Monday

Books are a fun and exciting way to teach children about food. There are many wonderful books that illustrate a variety of topics such as eating right, identifying foods, where food comes from, respecting food and the people who grow or cook it, and other food-related topics. Here are some of my favorite kid's books about food written for ages infant through pre-teen.

Ages Birth through Preschool

Today is Monday by Eric Carle (Ages 1 to 6) Compare Prices
String beans, spaghetti, ZOOOOP, roast beef, fresh fish, chicken and ice cream are the delicious fare during the week in this popular children's song. Until Sunday. Then, all the world's children are invited to come together and share in the meal. Celebrated artist Eric Carle brings new energy to these much-loved verses as lively animals parade across the page, munching on favorite dishes, and introducing young readers to the names of the days of the week. Both art and song invite children to join in the procession and sing along. - from the publisher

I Eat Vegetables! Compare Prices and
I Eat Fruit! Compare Prices by Hannah Tofts (Ages 1 to 5)

A mixture of art, photography, and large, clear type introduces children to fruits and vegetables. Printed on heavy-duty card and hand-stitched to ensure maximum longevity, these stunning books go far beyond just naming familiar foods. Each spread shows the name of the food alongside a clear photograph against a dramatic painted background. Upon opening the full-page foldout to look inside the fruit or vegetable, kids can see which need to be peeled before eating and which have seeds, stones, pits, or other interesting things inside. - from the publisher

Sun Bread by Elisa Kleven (Ages 1 to 6) Compare Prices
Winter's gray chill has set in and everyone misses the sun—especially the baker. So she decides to bring some warmth to the town by making a sun bread. And as the bread bakes, rising hot and delicious, everyone comes out to share in its goodness. Everyone, including the sun itself. With a lilting, rhyming text, colorful illustrations, and a recipe for baking your own sun bread, this tasty treat from the illustrator of the best-selling Abuela is just right for all ages to enjoy. - from the publisher

Walter the Baker by Eric Carle (Ages 3 to 7) Compare Prices
An engaging tale from one of America's most beloved artists and storytellers. When the Duke notices that Walter the baker has substituted water for milk in his sweet rolls, he presents Walter with a challenge: create from one piece of dough a roll the sun can shine through three times, or be banished from the Duchy. Full color. - from the publisher

(Next: Ages 4 to 8)

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