Books Like I Don't Want to Eat Bugs
Families who loved I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved I Don't Want to Eat Bugs by Rachel Branton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is currently in a picky eating phase or expresses a sudden, stubborn refusal to try anything new on their plate. It is a perfect tool for de-escalating mealtime tension through humor rather than lectures. The story follows Lisette, a young girl who decides her dinner is simply not right and sets off to see what the rest of the animal kingdom is eating. As she encounters birds eating worms and frogs eating flies, she begins to realize that what is delicious for one creature is quite unappealing to another. This lighthearted exploration of biology and preference helps children aged 3 to 7 understand that tastes are subjective. Parents will value how the book validates a child's autonomy while gently leading them back to the conclusion that maybe, just maybe, their own dinner is the best fit for them after all.
