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Watch Out for the Chicken Feet in Your Soup

Written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

Embarrassed to introduce his friend to his old-fashioned Italian grandmother, a young boy gains a...

K - 4th
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Warthogs in the Kitchen: A Sloppy Counting Book

Written by Pamela Duncan Edwards & Henry Cole

A delightful counting book from the creators of Livingstone Mouse features a group of eight messy...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Ugly Vegetables

Written and Illustrated by Grace Lin

The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Tortilla Factory

Written by Gary Paulsen and Illustrated by Ruth Paulsen

Author Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life – from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Tony's Bread

Written by Tomie dePaola

Tony dreams that one day he'll become the most famous baker in northern Italy. His poor daughter...

Pre-K - 3rd
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This Is the Bread I Baked for Ned

Written by Crescent Dragonwagon and Illustrated by Isadore Seltzer

Having spent the afternoon preparing a special dinner for her husband, Ned's dedicated wife, Glenda...

K - 3rd
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Stop That Pickle!

Written by Peter Armour and Illustrated by Andrew Shachat

When Mrs. Elmira Deeds waddles into Mr. Adolph’s deli and asks for a pickle, chaos erupts! The...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Pickles To Pittsburgh: The Sequel To Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

Written by Judi Barrett and Illustrated by Ronald Barrett

In this charming sequel to the classic Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Kate and Henry eagerly...

Pre-K - 3rd
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One Hundred Hungry Ants

Written by Elinor J Pinczes and Illustrated by Bonnie MacKain

Hi dee ho! It's off to a picnic we go!

One hundred very hungry ants hurry to sample the delights of a...

K - 3rd
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The Magic Porridge Pot

Written by Paul Galdone

In this classic fairy tale, the porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs...

K - 3rd
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Jalapeño Bagels

Written by Natasha Wing and Illustrated by Robert Casilla

While trying to decide what to take for his school's International Day, Pablo helps his Mexican...

K - 3rd
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Eating Fractions

Written by Bruce McMillan

Food is cut into halves, quarters, and thirds to illustrate how parts make a whole. Simple recipes...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Anni Dreams of Biryani

Written by Namita Moolani Mehra and Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

The café across the street from Anni’s home in Little India makes the best biryani in the world...

K - 3rd
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Everybody Cooks Rice

Written by Norah Dooley and Illustrated by Peter J. Thornton

Carrie goes from one neighbor's house to the next looking for her brother, who is late for dinner...

K - 3rd
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th
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Don't Waste Your Food (Good to Be Green)

Written by Deborah Chancellor and Illustrated by Diane Ewen

Amara's dad says they shouldn't waste food. But why is this such a big problem? Follow their story...

1st - 4th
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Meals Around the World: Meals in Nigeria

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Nigeria, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 3rd
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Meals Around the World: Meals in Russia

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Russia, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 3rd
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Meals Around the World: Meals in Turkey

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Turkey, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 3rd
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Meals in China (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in China, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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Meals in Germany (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Germany, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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Meals in India (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in India, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 3rd
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Meals in Vietnam (Meals Around the World)

Written by R.J. Bailey
In Meals in Vietnam, young readers will learn about the foods and cultural practices that make up...
K - 4th
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The Life and Times of the Peanut

Written by Charles Micucci

What are peanuts - are they peas or are they nuts? Do they grow above or below ground? Who invented...

Pre-K - 3rd

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