Last Updated: September 17, 2026
Chopsticks Are
by Chloe Ito Ward
Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways: Chopsticks can be so many things: they are a spatula for cooking, they are art, they are tradition, they are family. And most importantly, this meaningful picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by so many people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil!
Leo At the Farmer’s Market
by Anna McQuinn
Leo and his mother explore the busy Saturday market walking through colorful stands, smelling spices, tasting honey buns and buying food.
Banana Bop!: A Monster Show
by Sandra Boynton
Banana Bop! is a book of few words-and most of them are “banana.” But we challenge you to find a better word to repeat over and over again without smiling. First food, first word, first cascade of giggles: this irresistible board book is sure to make everyone go BANANAS!
¡Mistaco!:A Tale of Tragedy Y Tortillas
by Eliza Kinkz
After a terrible day at school, Izzy’s grandfather helps her turn things around by making “mistacos” and celebrating their mistakes.
I Want to Eat My Brother
by Hélène Gaudy, Simone Rea, Julia Grawemeyer
It’s dinnertime at Oskar’s house, and his parents have lots of luscious suggestions: chicken skewers? A peanut stew? Maybe he’d like a shrimp ragout? But Oskar would prefer something off the menu — he wants to eat his brother!
Whodonut?: A Holiday Mystery
by Josh Funk
The day has come for the unveiling of the newest Miss Maple book, and Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have been invited to the very first reading on Holiday Eve. Around the room, everyone is filled with excitement and holiday cheer as they wait for Agatha Crispy to open the book to the first page–but when the lights go out and the book goes missing, everyone becomes a suspect. As the party splits up to search the mansion, Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast team up once again.
We Don’t Eat Our Neighbors
by Daniel J. Mahoney
After Libby and Herbert Alligator’s mom lands her dream job as a pastry chef, the family is moving on up out of the slimy swamp and into a bustling town filled with houses, restaurants, schools . . . and people. Libby can’t wait to meet the new neighbors. Herbert can’t wait to eat them. And that’s not okay with the folks in the neighborhood, who most certainly do not want to become alligator food. Is there a way for Herbert to fit in while remaining true to who he really is? With a little help from his mom, maybe he can have his friends . . . and eat them, too.
A Crocodile Should Never Skip Breakfast
by Colleen Larmour
When Croc sleeps in one morning, he rushes out the door so he won’t be late for work — leaving no time to eat breakfast. When he fails to grab a bite before his shift as a ferry boat, his growling hunger starts making his passengers look like tasty treats. This laugh-out-loud cautionary tale will be gobbled up by anyone who’s ever missed a meal.
The Ice Cream Vanishes
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Squirrel introduces themself at the start as an expert in making snacks disappear by eating or hiding them. What Squirrel really wants to do, though, is use magic to make the food vanish entirely. When a stray ice cream cone is discovered, Squirrel seeks out the help of friend Bear. But what’s this? After being left out in the sun, the ice cream is gone! Drunk with power, Squirrel locates an empty ice cream truck and holds a magic show for a plethora of woodland creatures. Afterward, sugary goodness for all!
Tacos
by Frank Asch
When Baby Bear goes on a business trip with Poppa Bear, he worries about being far away from home–from Mama, from his comfy bed, from his yummy food. When Poppa suggests trying tacos for the first time, Baby Bear isn’t sure he’ll like them. Will he be brave enough to try something new?
¡Muy Verde! = Too Green!
by Sumana Seeboruth
¡¿Sopa verde?! ¡Guácala, no para mí! O podría ser… ¿deliciosa? ¡Ayudar a mami y mamá a cocinar le da a este niño la valentía de probar una nueva comida!
After initially refusing a vegetable soup he helped cook, a young child tastes it and likes it.
Plátanos Go With Everything
by Lissette Norman
Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food–plátanos–which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine.
Long Goes to Dragon School
by Helen H. Wu
It’s the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire-breathing skills. Today’s lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers…except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water. No matter how hard he huffs and puffs, he isn’t sure he can match his fire-breathing classmates. But will his talents be discovered? Or will Long find his own unique path to cooking–and to fitting in?
Night Lunch
by Eric Fan
In a horse-drawn cart that arrives at night, short-order cook Owl prepares delicious meals for his nocturnal patrons, including a fox, a badger, some possums, and a poor mouse who sweeps the streets.