Children's Books that Encourage Healthy Eating
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| Title |
|
ISBN Number |
| Author |
Publisher |
Date Published |
| Summary |
| A
Baker's Portrait |
|
Out of Print/Try
libraries |
| Michelle Edwards |
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard |
1991 |
| Story about a portrait painter who paints
exactly what she sees. Charming color illustrations |
| A Drop of Blood |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Paul Showers |
Thomas Crowell Pub. |
1967 |
| Structure and function of red and white blood
cells and platelet. The circulation of oxygen in the bloodstream is described. Preschool
to age 8. |
| Aliens for Dinner |
ISBN: 0394820932 |
| by Stephanie Spinner |
Random House, Inc. |
1988 |
| Finding an intergalactic special agent in his
cereal box, Richard joins the extraterrestrial in a fight to save Earth from the Dranes,
one of whom is masquerading as a student in Richard's class. Ages: 8 to 10 |
| Alphabet Soup |
ISBN: 0679867236 |
| by Katherine Anne Banks |
Knopf Alfred A |
1994 |
| A boy's ability to spell words with his
alphabet soup comes in handy during the magical journey he takes in his mind with a
friendly bear. Ages 5 to 7. |
| Alphabet Soup |
ISBN: 1557341893 |
by Turner
Barbara M. Walley (Editor) |
Teacher Created Materials Inc. |
1996 |
| No synopsis available. Ages: 4 to 7. |
| Beef
Stew |
ISBN: 0394850467 |
| by Barbara Brenner |
Random House, Inc. |
1990 |
| Nicky's mom is making so much stew that he is
allowed to bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can't come, and Carla
won't come--she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic quest for someone to
share his favorite dish. Ages: 5 to 6 |
| Berenstein Bears and
Too Much Junk Food, The |
ISBN: 0394872177 |
| by Stan and Jan Berenstain |
Random House |
1985 |
| When Mama Bear notices her two cubs getting a
little chubby, she decides to curtail their junk-food habits. An excellent job of covering
basic nutrition principles, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and the role exercise
plays in good health. Preschool to age 8. |
| Berenstein Bears
Forget Their Manners |
ISBN: 0394873335 |
| by Stan and Jan Berenstain |
Random House |
1985 |
| "When Mama Bear's efforts to improve her
family's manners are unsuccessful, she devises a Politeness Plan--a chart listing a chore
as a penalty for each act of rudeness. Basic etiquette is presented in a practical way.
Ages 5 to 8. |
| Blueberries for Sal |
ISBN: 014050169X |
| by Robert McCloskey |
Puffin Books |
1976 reprinted |
| Little Sal gets so involved picking and eating
blueberries on Blueberry Hill that she loses her mother. Meanwhile, a baby bear cub does
the same -- and soon the baby bear and Little Sal have swapped mom. Preschool to age 8. |
Blue Potatoes,
Orange Tomatoes:
How To Grow A Rainbow Garden |
ISBN: 0871569191 |
| by Rosalind Creasey |
Sierra Club books for Children |
1997 |
| Describes how to plant and grow a variety of
colorful vegetables including red corn, yellow watermelons and multi-colored radishes.
Ages 7-11 |
| Bread And Jam for Frances |
ISBN: 0064430960 |
| By Russell Hoban |
Harper Collins Children's Books |
1986 reprinted |
| A perfect antidote for children who make limited food
choices. frances' food jag is short lived once her parents begin serving her bread and jam
for every meal and snack. In the end she agees with her friend Albert, who declares,
"I think it's nice that there are different kinds of lunches and breakfasts and
dinners and snacks. I think eating is nice." Preschool to age 8. |
| Bread, Bread, Bread |
ISBN: 0688122752 |
| by Ann Morris Morrow |
William & Co. |
1993 |
| Baking bread, sharing bread, eating bread -- one of
humankinds most basic concerns is explored through masterful full-color photographs,
linked by few words of text. Preschool to age 8. |
| Bread is for Eating |
ISBN: 0805057986 |
| by David Gershator |
Henry Holt & Co. |
1998 |
| A text in English is punctuated with a rhythmical Spanish
refrain of a song that celebrates the importance of bread. The reader is taken on a
picturesque journey that follows the making of bread, from the seed planted in the soil to
the baker's kneading of the dough. The text's musicality is inviting, but it is the
detailed, earth-toned artwork that has the most appeal. Music included. |
| Buddy Bear's Handwashing Troubles |
ISBN: Unknown |
| by Marjorie T. Cooke |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Buddy Bear learns why it is important to wash his hands.
Preschool to age 8. |
| Carrot Seed, The |
ISBN: 0064432106 |
| by Ruth Krauss |
HarperCollins Children's Books |
1989 reprint |
| A little boy just knows that a carrot will grow from the seed
that he plants--whatever his family may believe--in this brief (101 words) classic story
of childhood faith rewarded. Ages: 5 to 8 |
| Celery Stalks at Midnight |
ISBN: 0380690543 |
| by James Howe |
Avon Books |
1984 |
| Chester the cat and his companions Harold the dog and Howie
the puppy, are convinced the fourth pet in the house, Bunnicula, is a vampire rabbit.
Chester's worried that Bunnicula is draining the life and color out of vegetables and is
ready to move on to sucking the life-blood out of living creatures. Frantically the other
animals seek for white vegetables and impale them with toothpicks, because Chester is sure
that Bunnicula has left such vegetables as zombies, killer vegetables that will attack.
Ages: 8 to 12 |
| Cherries and Cherry Pits |
ISBN: 0688104789 |
| by Vera Williams |
Morrow,William & Co |
1991 |
| This is the story of Bidemmi, a child artist who draws people
she sees on the subway and makes up stories about them. Bidemmi buys cherries from a
vendor, plants the pits in her yard, nurtures a little sprout, and coaxes a young tree
into bloom and leaf. Bidemmi finds cherries hanging from the branches, enough for all her
neighbors and even for their friends from Nairobi and Brooklyn, Toronto and St. Paul.
Ages: 4 to 7 |
| Chicken Soup with Rice |
ISBN: 006443253X |
| by Maurice Sendak |
HarperCollins Children's Books |
1990 reprint |
| "Each month is gay, each season is nice, when eating
chicken soup with rice." It's nice in January, April, June, and December--here's the
every-month dish for everyone to remember. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs |
ISBN: 0689707495 |
| by Judi Barrett |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1982 |
| Grab your plates! In the land of Chewandswallow, meals -
rather than rain or snow - fall from the sky. But something goes awry: the food falling
from the sky gets larger and larger, causing the residents to make an escape before being
squashed by giant pancakes or rolls. Ages: 5 to 8 |
| Corn is Maize:The Gift of the
Indians |
ISBN: 0064450260 |
| by Aliki |
HarperCollins Children's Books |
1996 |
| Popcorn, corn on the cob, cornbread, tacos, tamales, and
tortillas. All of these and many other good things come from one amazing plant. Aliki
tells the story of corn: How Native American farmers thousands of years ago found and
nourished a wild grass plant and made it an important part of their lives. They learned
the best ways to grow and store and use its fat yellow kernels. And then they shared this
knowledge with the new settlers of America. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Cow |
|
ISBN: 0881069566 |
| by Jules Older |
Charlesbridge Pub. Inc. |
1998 |
| A light-hearted, informative look at cows: different breeds,
what they eat, how they make milk, and an assortment of other facts. Infants and
preschool. |
| Eating Fractions |
ISBN: 059072732X |
| by Bruce McMillan |
Scholastic, Inc |
1993 |
| A math book that whets the appetite, the bright color photos
in this book show two kids eating delicious Afractions@ of food illustrating math
concepts. The author carries his math and food message one step further by including
recipes, which provide delicious practice learning fractions. Preschool to age 8. |
| Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and
Vegetables from A to Z |
ISBN: 0152244360 |
| by Lois Ehlert |
Harcourt Brace & Co. |
1993 |
| A colorful ABC book with a great presentation of a variety of
foods both common and uncommon, that may entice kids to taste. Includes a glossary with
descriptions and interesting facts. Preschool to age 8. |
| Everybody Cooks Rice |
ISBN: 0876145918 |
| by Norah Dooley |
Lerner Publishing Group |
1992 reprint |
| A child searches the neighborhood to find his brother at
dinner time and discovers how rice is prepared in different households according to a
variety of cultural traditions. Ages 7-11 |
| Everybody Bakes Bread |
ISBN: 087614895X |
| by Norah Dooley |
Lerner Publishing Group |
1996 |
| Sent by her mother to borrow a three-handled rolling pin,
Carrie petitions six of her friendly neighbors for help. No one owns such a tool, but the
neighbors -- each from a different ethnic background -- have plenty of fresh-baked bread
to share. Static artwork accompanies the multicultural tale. Recipes are included.
Preschool to age 8. |
| Fat, Fat Rose Marie |
Out of print/ Try libraries |
| by Lisa Passen |
Henry Holt |
1991 |
| The new girl at school Rose Marie endures cruel teasing by
all of her classmates except Claire. Freckle- faced Claire notices Rose Marie's shiny
blond hair, bright blue eyes, and talent for math. Individual acceptance and the true
meaning of friendship are themes explored in this book. Preschool to age 8. |
| Feast for 10 |
ISBN: 0395720826 |
| by Cathryn Falwell |
Houghton Mifflin Co. |
1996 |
| A counting book that features an African-American family shopping for
food, preparing dinner, and sitting down to eat. Lively read-aloud text. Impressive
collages . . . A joyful celebration of family and food. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| From Seed to Plant |
ISBN: 0823410250 |
| by Gail Gibbons |
Holiday House, Inc |
1993 Reprint |
| The transformation of seeds into full plants, which then generate new
seeds, is presented with elegance and simplicity. Each page is carefully structured. An
appealing presentation of basic science. Ages: 5 to 8 |
| Germs Make Me Sick |
ISBN: 0064450538 |
| by Melvin Berger |
HarperCollins Children's Books |
1 9 9 5 |
| Packed with wit and good humor as well as charts and diagrams, this book
is the classic depiction of how your body fights back when germs make an invasion. Full
color. Kindergarten to age 8. |
| Germs, Germs, Germs |
ISBN: 059062959 |
| by Bobbi Katz |
Scholastic, Inc. |
1996 |
| Germs describe in rhyme how they attack the body to cause illness and how
careful people make life difficult for germs. Infants to preschool. |
| Giant Jam Sandwich, The |
ISBN: 0395442370 |
| by John Vernon Lord |
Houghton Mifflin Co |
1987 |
| When a swarm of wasps invades Itching Down the villagers work together to
make a giant jam sandwich to trap them. Ages 4-8 |
| Gobble and Gulp |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Stephen Cosgrove |
Random House |
1985 |
| One in a series of stories about the Whimsies, in which they love to grow
and eat wholesome foods. But trouble brews for Whimsie twins Blossom and Sprout when they
are placed under a spell. They ignore the foods that are good for them and stuff
themselves with sweets. Preschool to age 8. |
| Grandpa's Garden Lunch |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Judith Caseley |
Greenwillow Books |
1991 |
| A colorful book with about 1-3 sentences per page . A girl helps her
grandpa put in a garden , then later comes for lunch and notes how every part of lunch has
something from the garden, from the table centerpiece to the carrot cake. Preschool to age
8. |
| Green Eggs and Ham |
ISBN: 0394800168 |
| by Dr. Seuss |
Random House |
1976 reprint |
| This timeless favorite makes an important point about food -- you will
never know if you like a new food until you try it. Preschool to age 8. |
| Green Grass and White Milk |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Aliki |
NY Crowell |
1974 |
| In the Let's Read and Find Out About Science series, this book looks at
milk production from "the green grass in a mountain meadow to the white milk in your
cup." |
| Gregory, the Terrible Eater |
ISBN: 0590433504 |
| by Mitchell Sharmat |
Scholastic Trade |
1989 |
| A very picky eater, Gregory the goat refuses the usual goat diet staples
of shoes and tin cans in favor of fruits, vegetables, eggs and orange juice. Ages 4 to 8. |
| Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher |
ISBN: 0689803818 |
| by Molly Bang |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1996 |
| A tale told without words about an elderly lady dressed in grey who buys
strawberries and is followed by a being who attempts to steal the strawberries from her.
She is able to use color and camouflage to elude the Snatcher. Children seem to enjoy
reading this 'suspense novel' time and time again. The book was a 1981 Caldecott Honor
book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustrations in a book for
children. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Growing Vegetable Soup |
ISBN: 0152325808 |
| by Lois Elhert |
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich |
1990 reprint |
| In brightly-colored collage illustrations, a father and child share the
simple joys of planting, watering, and watching seeds grow in their garden. Then they cook
them all up into a delicious vegetable soup, the recipe for which is included. Full color.
Preschool to age 8. |
| How My Parents Learned to Eat
|
ISBN: 0395442354 |
| by Ina Friedman |
Houghton Mifflin Co. |
1987 |
| An American sailor courts a young Japanese woman and
each tries, in secret, to learn the other's way of eating. "The
book is wonderfully thought-provoking in it's portrayal of the subtle
similarities and differences among cultures . " —School Library
Journal. Ages: 5-8. |
| If You Give a Moose a Muffin |
ISBN: 0694700924 |
| by Laura Joffe Numeroff |
Harper Collins Children's Books |
1997 |
| If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make
him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's
eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix.
Preschool to age 8. |
| If You Give a Mouse a Cookie |
ISBN: 0064434095 |
| by Laura Joffe Numeroff |
Harper Collins Children's Books |
1997 |
| "If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk.
When you give him the milk, probably ask you for a straw. . . . " So begins this
delightful story about an energetic mouse and an accommodating little boy. Full-color
illustrations. Preschool to age 8. |
| If You Give a Pig a Pancake |
ISBN: 0060266864 |
| by Laura Joffe Numeroff |
HarperCollins Juvenile Books |
1998 |
| This winsome picture book shows what happens when a girl gives the little
pig on her windowsill a plate of pancakes. One thing leads to another: pancakes to syrup,
syrup to stickiness, stickiness to a bath, a bath to a rubber duck, the duck to
homesickness for the pig's farm, homesickness to packing for the trip, packing to finding
tap shoes, tap shoes to performing a dance, the dance to taking photos--and eventually to
another plate of pancakes. The wild gyrations of the plot will delight children as much as
the clean, orderly lines and clear, gentle color of the artwork. Preschool to age 8. |
| In the Night Kitchen |
ISBN: 0064434362 |
| by Maurice Sendak |
Harper Collins Children's Books |
1995 25th Anniv. Edition |
| This very short children's book is about a boy who dreams of cakes being
prepared in a kitchen. Sendak is able to beautifully picture a typical boy's dream as he
flies through the air, dough and milk. Ages: 4-6 |
| It Looked Like Spilt Milk |
ISBN: 0064431592 |
| by Charles G. Shaw |
Harper Collins Children's Books |
1988 Reprint |
| The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every
page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just split milk? Children are kept guessing until the
surprise ending--and will be encouraged to improvise similar games of their own. Blue and
white pictures. Ages: 5 to 7 |
| Journey Cake Ho |
ISBN: 9997140265 |
| by Ruth Sawyer |
Weston Woods |
1967 |
| Johnny is leaving the farm because of hard times when his Journey Cake
leads him on a merry chase that results in a farm yard full of animals and the family all
together again. Ages: unspecified |
| Like Butter on Pancakes |
ISBN: 0140552618 |
| by Jonathan London |
Puffin |
1998, Reprint |
| A little boy's day dawns with sunlight and breakfast smells and continues
with barnyard animal playmates and haystacks made for jumping. Concrete action is
reflected in both text and illustrations as the boy vigorously enjoys his day. London's
poetic narrative makes a fine read-aloud, with Karas' charcoal-and- pastel drawings on
colored paper providing joyous accompaniment. The precise language and generous
composition make this a winning title for both group story time and lap sharing. Preschool
to age 8 |
| Little Nino's Pizzeria |
ISBN: 0152463216 |
| by Karen Barbour |
Harcourt Brace & Co. |
1990 |
| Nino the pizza-maker closes down his cheerful little pizzeria and builds a
big, fancy restaurant. He makes lots of money, but sacrifices precious time with his
family, comes home exhausted and no longer enjoys his work. Saddest of all, he neglects
his little son Tony, formerly known as his "best helper." Fortunately, Nino
quickly realizes his mistake. He leaves the big restaurant behind and reopens his beloved
pizzeria...renaming it after his son. Preschool to age 8. |
| Little Red Hen, The |
ISBN:0374445117 |
| by Margo Zemach Sunburst |
Authors, publishers and versions vary slightly. |
1993 Reprint |
| This little red hen is a hard-working single mother who gets no help from
the goose, the cat, and the pig. When she asks who will help her, the refrain "Not
I" rings out loud and clear. Classic tale about work, cooperation, and consequences,
with an underlying theme teaches children the stages of bread production. Margot Zemach's
detailed, vivacious illustrations make this edition an all-time favorite. Preschool to age
8.
|
| Lunch |
ISBN: 0805046461 |
| by Denise Flemming |
Henry Holt & Co., Inc. |
1996 |
| One hungry mouse peeks out of his hole and sniffs ... LUNCH! Children can
guess what fruit or vegetable comes next as the voracious rodent munches his way through
yellow corn, green peas, orange carrots, and the rest of the colors vibrantly represented
by Denise Fleming's unique, eye-catching style. Infant to Preschool. |
| Magic School Bus: Inside the
Human Body, The |
ISBN: 0590414275 |
| by Joanna Cole |
Scholastic, Inc. |
1990 Reprint |
| Very popular, interesting series details the process of digestion through
a fantastic journey inside the body. One page has a side bar that actually shows the
pyramid food groups and warns against eating too much junk food! Ages 7 to 11. |
| Make Me a Peanut Butter Sandwich and a Glass of
Milk |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Ken Robbins |
unknown |
unknown |
| A look at what goes into the making of a peanut butter sandwich shows
readers how the bread dough is mixed, rises, and bakes, and describes how peanuts are
grown, harvested, crushed into peanut butter, and jarred. Ages: unspecified. |
| Max's Breakfast |
ISBN: 0803722737 |
| by Rosemary Wells |
Penguin USA |
1998 |
| Max doesn't want to eat his egg- "Bad Egg" he says. You can't
have any strawberries until you finish your egg declares Ruby, his sometimes overbearing
older sister. But she outsmarts herself and ends up eating the egg, much to Max's delight.
Now the egg is "all gone," and Max can have some delicious strawberries. An
amusing and all too true scene with bright new drawings by Wells. Infants to preschool. |
| Milk Makers, The |
ISBN: 0689711166 |
| by Gail Gibbons |
Aladdin |
1987 Reprint |
| Full of bright, colorful illustrations, this book explains in detail how a
dairy cow generates milk and how the milk is processed prior to its eventual arrival at
the table. Preschool to age 8. |
| More Spaghetti, I Say! |
ISBN: 0590457837 |
| By Rita Golden Gelman |
Scholastic, Inc. |
1992 Reissue |
| Mmmm! Spaghetti! Minnie the monkey can't get enough! Poor Freddy wants to
play with her, but Minnie won't stop eating spaghetti! She could eat it all day - by
itself, or with other foods. She could eat it by the truck-full, ski on it, hide in it.uh
oh! Minnie feels sick! She ate too much! Freddy takes the bowl away, and what's this? Now
Freddy is eating spaghetti and won't play with Minnie! Ages 5 to 7 |
| Most Wonderful Egg in the World, The |
ISBN: 0689711174 |
| by Hekne Heine |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1986 |
| Three hens--Dotty, Stalky and Plumy--cannot decide which among them is the
most beautiful, so they turn to the king for his advice. The king promises to make a
princess of the one who can lay the most wonderful egg. However, each of the three eggs is
wonderful in its own way, so the king makes princesses of all three hens. Preschool to
grade two. |
| Mr Putter and Tabby Bake a Cake |
ISBN: 0152002146 |
| By Cynthia Rylant |
Harcourt Brace & Co. |
1994 |
| Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby are back, this time faced with the problem of
what to give their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry for Christmas. Mr. Putter decides to make her a
cake, but first he must learn how to bake. After many funny efforts, he is successful, and
the three neighbors share a delicious cake for Christmas. Ages 6 to 10 |
| Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears |
ISBN: 0152002464 |
| by Cynthia Rylant |
Harcourt Brace & Co. |
1995 |
| In his fourth easy reader, the childlike Mr. Putter and his elderly cat
Tabby cannot make it up theladder to pick this year's pears because Mr. Putter has
"cranky knees." So he fashions a slingshot from a stick, an old glove, and a
pair of poodleprint underpants. His attempts to knock down the pears by using fallen
apples fail but result in a wealth of apple turnovers, cider, and apple jelly. Ages 6 to
10. |
| Mrs. Pig's Bulk Buy |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Mary Rayner |
Atheneum |
1981 |
| This book provides yet another twist on the theme that variety is
essential when making food choices. Mrs. Pig teaches her ten piglets a lesson when they
insist on dumping ketchup on everything. Preschool to age 8. |
| Night Vegetable Eater, The |
Out of print/ Try libraries |
| by Elke Musicant |
Dodd Mead |
1981 |
| Rabbit and Fly find out the nocturnal muncher in Rabbit's garden is Rabbit
himself, sleepwalking! Ages: not listed. |
| Oliver's Fruit Salad |
ISBN: 0531300870 |
| by Vivian French |
Orchard Books |
1998 |
| Oliver's wonderful grandfather grows fruit tastier than anything from a
can or bottle -- or so Oliver tells his mother. But it doesn't mean Oliver will eat any.
His clever grandparents get Oliver to try fruit salad which he discovers is yummy! Bright,
bold illustrations make this funny book a feast for the eyes. Preschool to age 8. |
| Oliver's Milk
Shake |
ISBN: 0531303047 |
| by Vivian French |
Orchard Books |
2001 |
| Oliver is a picky eater. He knows what he likes
and what he doesn't. But his Aunt Jen is determined to change
his ways. "What you need," she says, wagging her
finger, "is one of my yummy milk shakes." Naturally,
she knows just the place to get the freshest ingredients. And
this time, Oliver isn't putting up a fight. With its ravishing
colors and deliciously understated wit, Oliver's third outing will be
devoured by his many fans- and is sure to entice newcomers too.
Preschool to age 8. |
| Oliver's Vegetables |
ISBN: 0531071049 |
| by Vivian French |
Orchard Books |
1995 |
| Oliver visits his grandparents and hopes to find the potatoes so he can
have the only vegetables he likes, french fries. But first he must find the potatoes in
the garden, and in the process he tries and likes all the vegetables! Preschool to age 8. |
| On Top of Spaghetti |
ISBN: 0673362388 |
| by Tom Glazer |
Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. |
1995 |
| This is a children's book illustrating the song 'On Top of Spaghetti.'
Ages 5 to 7. |
| One Hungry Monster |
ISBN: 0316633887 |
| by Susan O'Keefe |
Little, Brown & Co |
1992 Reprint |
| Insatiable monsters demanding food increase in number from one to ten
until a small boy finally orders them all out of his bedroom. Ages 5 to 8. |
| Over Under in the Garden |
ISBN: 0374356777 |
| by Pat Schories |
Farrar, Straus & Giroux |
1996 |
| The wonderful world of the garden and the alphabet are brought together in
an alphabet book that combines informative facts on plants and animals in an A-to-Z
presentation, enhanced by richly detailed paintings. Preschool to age 8. |
| Pancakes, Pancakes |
ISBN: 0689822464 |
| by Eric Carle |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1998 |
| The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up -- hungry, of course! What
does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the
mill, an egg from the black hen, milk from the spotted cow, butter churned from fresh
cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get his pancake? Ages 5 to 8. |
| Pea Patch Jig, The |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Thatcher Hurd |
Crown Books |
1986 |
| A family of mice is quite comfortable in Farmer Clem=s garden, though they
do have some close calls! The story ends with a party in the pea patch, accompanied by a
lively jig fiddle tune, the music for which is included at the end of the book in this
edition. Preschool to age 8. |
| Peanut Butter, Apple Butter, Cinnamon Toast |
ISBN: 0811467457 |
| by Argentina Palacios |
Raintree/Steck-Vaugh |
1998 |
| Riddles in rhyme describe foods such as spaghetti, popcorn, apples, and
carrots. Ages 4 to 8. |
| Picking Peas for Penny |
ISBN: 0590459422 |
| by Angela Medearis |
Scholastic, Inc. |
1993 Reissued |
| Angeline and John are off on a pea-picking race. Grandfather has promised
them a penny for every pound of peas they pick on a hot summer day during the Depression.
Provides an upbeat, historical portrait of an African-American farm family. Ages 6 to 9. |
| Potato Man, The |
ISBN: 0531070530 |
| by Megan McDonald |
Orchard Books |
1994 |
| Grandpa tells his two attentive grandchildren the story of his fear of and
eventual friendship with a peddler who was disfigured in the "Great War." The
text, a slice-of-life evocation of a past era, sets forth conflict and solution without
moralizing and is matched by Lewin's handsome watercolors. Ages 5 to 7. |
| Potato Pancakes All Around: A Hanukkah Tale |
ISBN: 0827602170 |
| by Marilyn Hirsh |
Jewish Publication Society |
1982 |
| A wandering peddler teaches the villagers how to make potato pancakes from
a crust of bread. Ages: 5 to 8 |
| Potluck |
ISBN: 053107045X |
| by Anne Shelby |
Orchard Books |
1994 Reprint |
| A beautifully illustrated book weaves together a multi cultural cast of
characters and foods as they convene for their colorful potluck. Different dishes and
foods are represented (asparagus soup, bagels, kale, yams, etc.), one for every letter of
the alphabet! Preschool to age 8. |
| Pumpkins, Pumpkins |
ISBN: 0688099300 |
| by Jeanne Titherington |
Morrow, William & Co |
1990 Reprint |
| Jamie plants a pumpkin seed and, after watching it grow, carves it, and
saves some seeds to plant in the spring. Ages: 4 to 7. |
| Rabbit Food |
ISBN: 0763607312 |
| by Susan Gretz |
Candlewick Press |
1999 |
| Uncle Bunny stands as an excellent role model for John, a young bunny who
has a difficult time appreciating the "fine", edible delicacies of life, such as
celery, tomatoes, peas, mushrooms, and carrots. Ages: 5 to 7. |
| Science Experiments You Can Eat |
ISBN: 0064460029 |
| by Vicky Cobb |
HarperCollins |
1972 |
| Written more than 20 years ago, the book that revealed the kitchen to be
the perfect home laboratory has been revised and updated to reflect advances in scientific
knowledge and the invention of the microwave. There are lots of new experiments as well as
all the favorites. Ages: 10 and up. |
| So Hungry |
ISBN: 0394891279 |
| by Harriet Ziefert |
Random House |
1987 |
| Finding themselves extremely hungry, young lions Lewis and Kate have fun
making enormous sandwiches and eating them as fast as possible. Ages: 5 to 6. |
| Spice Alphabet Book, The |
ISBN: 0881068977 |
| by Jerry Pallota |
Charlesbridge Pub |
1994 |
| In text and illustrations, this volume presents spices and herbs that
correspond to the letters of the alphabet. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Stinky Cheese Man |
ISBN: 0140558780 |
| by Jon Scieszka |
Viking Penguin |
1999 |
| A totally irreverent retelling of a number of classic fairy tales
including "The Little Red Hen," "The Princess and the Pea," and
"The Ugly Duckling." All are accompanied by the equally wacky and outrageous
illustrations of Lane Smith. A book that will undoubtedly appeal to those who know the
original stories and have a good sense of the absurd. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Stone Soup |
ISBN: 0874990521 |
| by Marcia Brown |
Charles Scribner's Sons |
1947 |
| The classic story of how three hungry solders convince the peasants of a
small village that soup made of stones is indeed hearty and delicious. Preschool to age 8. |
| Story of Johnny Appleseed, The |
ISBN: 0671667467 |
| by Aliki |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1991 |
| Retells the wandering of John Chapman whose devotion to planting apple
trees made him a legendary figure in American history. Ages 5 to 8 |
| Strega Nona: An Original Tale |
ISBN: 0671666061 |
| by Tomie dePaola |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1979 |
| When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is
determined to show the townspeople how it works. Ages 5 to 9. |
| Super Snoop Sam Snout and the Case of The Yogurt
Poker |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Anne LeMieux |
Avon Camelot Books |
unknown |
| Searching for a culprit who pokes holes in the aluminum foil yogurt lids
of spoiled little rich kid Heather Holloway, Super Snoop Sam must look through an entire
school of students who like to tease the stuck-up Heather. Ages: unspecified. |
| Talking Eggs, The: A Folktale
from the American South |
ISBN: 0803706197 |
| by Robert San Souci |
Dail Books for Young Readers |
1990 |
| This is an adaptation of a Creole folktale involving Blanche, whose
kindness to an old witch gains her riches, while her sister who makes fun of the old woman
is also duly rewarded. The wondrous talking eggs prove that the plainest object may
conceal treasures within. Ages 5 to 8. |
| Ten Potato Scrub, The |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Marjorie T. Cooke |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Buddy Bear teaches kids to proper way to wash their hands. This is a
companion book to "Buddy Bear's Handwashing Troubles". Preschool to age 8. |
| This is the Way We Eat Our Lunch |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Edith Baer |
Scholastic |
1995 |
| A rhyming journey through the scenery and foods of places throughout
America and the World, from Massachusetts clams to Japanese tempura. At the end, the
places visited are listed and marked on a map. Recipes are included for three of the
featured foods, and 20 of the other featured foods are each given a brief description.
Ages 7-11. |
| This Year's Garden |
ISBN: 0689711220 |
| by Cyntha Rylant |
Simon & Schuster Children's |
1986 |
| A pigtailed little girl tells how she and her family work through the
seasons on the garden. A garden's cycle takes an entire year. Winter is the time for
planning, and spring for planting. After the long summer, the first vegetables are ready
to eat. Then comes the fall harvest. Ages 5 to 8. |
| Those Mean Nasty Dirty
Downright Disgusting but Invisible Germs |
ISBN: 0934140464 |
| by Judith Rice |
Toys'n Things Press |
1997 |
| Beth encounters five Amean, nasty, dirty, downright disgusting but ...
invisible germs during her morning school but gets rid of them by washing her hands.
Full-color illustrations. Bilingual English and Spanish. Ages 7-11. |
| Too Many Tamales |
ISBN: 0698114124 |
| by Gary Soto |
Putnam Publishing Group |
1996 |
| Maria was feeling very grown-up on Christmas Eve as she helped her mother
prepare the tamales for Christmas dinner. When she slipped her mother's diamond ring onto
her finger, she only meant to wear it for a minute. But suddenly, the ring was gone, and
there were 24 tamales that just might contain the missing ring. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Tops and Bottoms |
ISBN: 0152016821 |
| by Janet Stevens |
Harcourt Brace & Co. |
1997 |
| This children's book is a retelling of an African-American folktale about
a lazy bear and an industrious rabbit, a trickster, who grows different crops on the
bear's land. Sometimes the bear wants the top of the crops while the hare takes the
bottoms. Other times the bear demands the bottoms. Each time, the hare grows a crop which
makes him the "winner" in the deal. The book was a 1996 Caldecott Honor book for
best illustrations in a book for children. Preschool to age 8. |
| Unbeatable Bread |
ISBN: 0803716117 |
| by Lyn Littlefield Hookes |
Penguin USA |
1996 |
| Rotund Uncle Jon wakes up one morning with a deep, impractical need to
bake an unbeatable bread, a bread that will summon animals from hibernation and wrest
springtime from the wintry hills. The insistent rhymes and hard-hitting cadence ring like
bells carrying readers along on flights of fancy as the smell of bread permeates the house
and neighborhood. A soul-warming treat to leave readers salivating. Ages: 5 to 8. |
| Very Hungry Caterpillar, The |
ISBN: 0399208534 |
| by Eric Carle |
Philomel Books |
1983 |
| This story clearly and vividly illustrates how food is needed to build
young bodies and sets the stage for a discussion of how food fuels the growth of all
living things, even kids. Preschool to age 8. |
| Victory Garden Vegetable Alphabet Book, The |
ISBN: 0881064688 |
| by Jerry Pallotta & Bob Thomson |
Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc. |
1992 |
| This is a very nice alphabet book for children, based on the vegetable
garden. It has an ecology/ environment related theme coupled with excellent illustrations.
The text is accurate and informational with good vocabulary. It seems, however, to point
up more unusual vegetables where more common items would have done fine. Ages 5 to 8. |
| What Food Is This? |
ISBN: 059046583X |
| by Rosemarie Hausher |
Scholastic |
1994 |
| Photos of a wide variety of foods and children accompany a question/answer
format that discusses 18 different foods, featuring questions like how they are grown or
processed. Ages 7-11. |
| What Happens to Hamburgers? |
ISBN: 0064450139 |
| by Paul Showers |
HarperCollins Children's Books |
1991 Revised |
| Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to
make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.
Ages 5 to 8. |
| When I'm Hungry |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| by Jane R. Howard |
Dutton |
1992 |
| As the boy in this story munches his breakfast, he imagines eating like
different animals do. Preschool to age 8. |
| Why Do I Eat? |
Out of Print/ Try libraries |
| By Rachel Wright |
Aladdin Basics |
Unknown |
| Describes how different kinds of food provide needed nutritional fuel for
the human body and how the process of digestion works. Ages: unspecified. |
| Your Skin and Mine |
ISBN: 006445102X |
| by Paul Showers |
Harper Collins Juvenile Books |
1991 Revised |
| In this basic introduction to the skin and its
functions, four children take turns presenting different aspects of
the skin, such as pigment and melanin, cuts and healing, fingerprints,
and the sense of touch. Preschool to age 8.
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