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Are You a Hungry Monster?

Written by Guilherme Karsten

Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you’re not a...

Pre-K - K
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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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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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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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Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Play Rhyme

Written and Illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott

A favorite play rhyme takes on super-duper proportions as two children create a table-sized sandwich...

Pre-K - 1st
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Boys Don't Fry

Written by Kimberly Lee and Illustrated by Charlene Chua

It’s the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can’t wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the...

Pre-K - 1st
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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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Gazpacho for Nacho

Written by Tracey Kyle and Illustrated by Carolina Farias
Nacho likes to eat only one thing―gazpacho! Nacho won’t even try other dishes―until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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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¿Por qué estás haciendo eso?

Written by Elise Amado and Illustrated by Manuel Monroy
Chepito is full of questions. Why is his mother cooking eggs and frying beans? Why is Manuel digging...
Pre-K - 2nd
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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 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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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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Pancakes, Pancakes!

Written by Eric Carle
The barnyard rooster crows to tell Jack it's time to get up. It's very early in the morning – and...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Tortillas

Written by Margarita González-Jensen
A child describes in fun detail the many ways a tortilla can be cooked and eaten.
K - 2nd
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Chicks and Salsa

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
With a pinch of genius and a dash of resourcefulness, some fed-up chickens whip up a scrumptious snack of chips and salsa.
K - 3rd
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I Need a Lunch Box

Written by Jeannette Caines
Sometimes it's hard to be a younger brother and watch your older sister get everything she needs to...
Pre-K - 2nd

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