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Cooking & Food Chapter Books

Food in chapter books becomes a story about culture, family, identity, and the particular satisfaction of making something edible from scratch. These 1,549 books range from serious cookbooks to fiction where the kitchen is where everything important happens.

1,549 books

Cover of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks

The World of the Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks

For the parent navigating mealtime with a little one who is just starting to discover new flavors. This sturdy board boo

Cover of Nelly Nitpick, Kid Food Critic

Fizzy's Lunch Lab #3

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

Cover of Soul Food Sunday

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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Cover of Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Elisha Cooper

For the child who delights in simple pleasures, this book lovingly celebrates the joy, flavors, and shared experiences s

Ages 3–7

Cover of Children's Chocolate Cookbook

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

Cover of Emeka, Eat Egusi!

Emeka, Eat Egusi!

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

Cover of Parfait, Not Parfait!

Parfait, Not Parfait!

For the child who has very strong opinions about how their food is served or feels frustrated when things aren't exactly

Cover of Little Dumplings

Little Dumplings

Jekka Kuhlmann, Krissy Kuhlmann

For little foodies and families who want to share their global heritage through the universal language of a warm, delici

Cover of Bread Is Love

Pooja Makhijani

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

Cover of Recipe for Revenge

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

Cover of New Orleans!

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

Cover of Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen

Mr. and Mrs. God in the Creation Kitchen

Step into a very special kitchen where Mr. and Mrs. God are busy whipping up the planet Earth and all the creatures that

Cover of Pigs Love Potatoes

Pigs Love Potatoes

For the preschooler who loves to 'help' in the kitchen, this bouncy counting tale turns making dinner into a joyful fami

Cover of Food

For the parent introducing their baby to the world of food, this tactile board book uses sensory patches and bold shapes

Cover of A Pizza with Everything on It

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

Cover of More Spaghetti, I Say!

More Spaghetti, I Say!

Rita Golden Gelman

For the child who has a favorite food and just can't get enough, this silly rhyming story celebrates the joy of eating w

Cover of Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti

Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For children who thrive on playful connection with their parents, this story celebrates the joy found in everyday routin

Cover of Spot Bakes a Cake

Spot Bakes a Cake

For the toddler eager to help in the kitchen, this interactive story follows a favorite puppy as he prepares a special b

Cover of Cupcake Cousins

Cupcake Cousins #1

Cupcake Cousins

Determined to escape flower girl duties at a lakeside wedding, cousins Willow and Delia cook up a plan to prove they bel

Cover of The Duchess of Whimsy: An Absolutely Delicious Fairy Tale

The Duchess of Whimsy: An Absolutely Delicious Fairy Tale

Randall de Sève

The Duchess of Whimsy loves everything fancy and over-the-top until a simple sandwich made by the Earl of Norm changes h

Cover of Stay for Dinner

Stay for Dinner

Sandhya Parappukkaran

For the child who feels nervous about sharing their family's unique traditions with friends or worries about being 'diff

Cover of The Ghost of Sifty-Sifty Sam

The Ghost of Sifty-Sifty Sam

Angela Shelf Medearis

Chef Dan thinks he can handle a night in a haunted house for a cash prize, but he didn't count on meeting a ghost with a

Cover of Maisy Makes Gingerbread

Maisy Makes Gingerbread

Step into the kitchen with Maisy as she whips up a fresh batch of gingerbread to enjoy with her best friends Charley and

Cover of Peace, Love, and Cupcakes

The Cupcake Club #1

Peace, Love, and Cupcakes

Sheryl Berk, Carrie Berk

For the child who feels like an outsider at school and is looking for a way to find their tribe while dealing with trick

More Formats for Cooking & Food

Picture Books(164)Graphic Novels(81)Early Readers(81)Poetry(49)Young Adult(43)Middle Grade(38)Board Books(14)

Cooking & Food by Age Group

Cooking & Food Books for Ages 0–3(1131)Cooking & Food Books for Ages 12–18(575)Cooking & Food Books for Ages 4–7(2623)Cooking & Food Books for Ages 8–11(2027)