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Cooking & Food Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Cooking & Food Books for Ages 8–11

Cooking at chapter book age becomes a real skill. These 2,127 books include cookbooks designed for independent young cooks, food science that explains why recipes work, and fiction where cooking is central to the story.

2,127 books

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Usborne Young Puzzle Adventures #12

Chocolate Island

For the child who dreams of endless treats, this whimsical tale explores why too much of a good thing might actually be

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Everything On It #1

A Pizza With Everything On It

A simple kitchen project spirals out of control when a father and son add every topping imaginable, creating a pizza so

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Rutabaga the Adventure Chef #2

For the child who loves to experiment in the kitchen and finds magic in the mundane, this whimsical quest celebrates the

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Thundercluck! #2

Recipe for Revenge

Paul Tillery IV

For the child who loves high-stakes competition and goofy humor, this fast-paced adventure celebrates the power of worki

Ages 8–12

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Who Was Julia Child?

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen or feels like they haven't found their spark yet. Discover how Julia Chil

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The Doughnut Fix #1

The Doughnut Fix

Jessie Janowitz

Moving to a tiny town is tough for eleven-year-old Tris until he decides to bring back a local legend: the perfect choco

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Engage Literacy

Surprise Pancakes for Mom

For children who want to show love and care, this story captures the sweet chaos of a child trying to make a surprise br

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Recipe for Adventure #5

Rio de Janeiro!

Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty

Magical ingredients whisk Alfie and Emilia away to Rio de Janeiro to taste local flavors, hear vibrant music, and dance

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Usborne Cookbooks

Children's Chocolate Cookbook

For the young aspiring chef looking to master the art of sweets. This practical guide builds kitchen confidence through

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Recipe for Adventure #2

Giada De Laurentiis, Taylor Morris

Alfie and Emilia are swept away to a traditional French cooking school where a mix-up puts them right in the middle of h

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Pooja Makhijani

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen, this lyrical journey explores how different breads connect families and

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Fizzy's Lunch Lab #1

Nelly Nitpick, Kid Food Critic

For the child who has strong opinions about what is on their plate and might be missing out on fun or friendships becaus

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All Four Stars #1

For the child who has a big talent but is struggling to be taken seriously by adults. This story celebrates the drive to

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Emeka, Eat Egusi!

For the child hesitant to try unfamiliar foods, this story celebrates the joy of discovering family traditions and the d

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On the Back Burner

For the child juggling a busy schedule, this story explores the stress of overcommitting and the importance of showing u

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Our Little Kitchen

For children learning how small acts of service can feed a neighborhood, this vibrant story celebrates the joy and chaot

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Soul Food Sunday

Winsome Bingham

The kitchen is full of warmth and rhythm as a grandson learns the secrets of the family meal, from grating the cheese to

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Food We Eat: Now and Then

For the curious child wondering where their dinner comes from, this book explores how food production has evolved from f

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Let's Cook Together

For the family looking to transform mealtime into a shared adventure, this cookbook empowers young chefs to master healt

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Meals Around the World #4

Snack Time Around the World

Michele Zurakowski

For the curious eater who wonders what children in other countries enjoy, this book celebrates global diversity through

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We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

Jacqueline Woodson

Celebrate the joy of community and tradition through a young girl's observations of her lively relatives and the special

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Historical Cooking #2

Pioneer Farm Cooking

For the student who loves history or the young chef curious about life before grocery stores, this book brings the Ameri

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Lulu's Birthday

Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard

For children who love planning special moments, this heartwarming story shows the joy of creating a birthday surprise fo

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Recipe for Adventure #4

Giada De Laurentiis, Brandi Dougherty

For the young explorer with a big appetite, this magical journey brings the vibrant flavors and soulful sounds of New Or

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