Brioche, sourdough, rye, pumpernickle… you name it…I’m here for the bread. Or maybe you are celebrating National Bread Month in November. No matter the reason, today’s book list celebrates that food that can go with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack. Bring on the children’s books about bread!
Bread Books for Kids
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Here are a whole lot of doughtastic books.
Bake up some challah and read Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) by Sarah Lynne Reul.
Join into the story as a family prepares challah for Shabbat and enjoys the slowness of bread making. Check out Rising by Sidura Ludwig. A recipe for challah is included in the book.
Get ready to break bread with these rhythmic instructions and playful illustrations in Challah Day! by Charlotte Offsay. I followed the recipe included in the book and it was delish!
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Bread not only nourishes our bodies but also our emotional needs too. Come cook with Nana as she remembers her ancestors baking bread before her in Still there was Bread by Lisl H. Detlefsen. My favorite line, “All of them were kneaded. And needed.”
It’s all about making sourdough bread making after reading The Bread Pet: A Sourdough Story by Kate Depalma. A young girl is tasked with babysitting her uncle’s sourdough starter. But, things grow into a dilemma that needs solving in a hurry. And, the community gets to benefit!
Carla and the Christmas Cornbread by Carla Hall is the story of a young girl who loves to celebrate the holiday with her granny because that means yummy cornbread. Can Carla use that cornbread to replace Santa’s cookie this year?
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard introduces us to a food that has a history, a story, and a purpose to a family. It is a wonderful treat to get a glimpse into a family and expand our understanding of other families and the lyrical text makes this a beautiful read-aloud. There is even a recipe for fry bed at the end of the story along with lots of author notes.
I’m so inspired to bake bread again after reading What the Bread Says by Vanessa Garcia. I’ve always felt that food is a connector. I love to connect with others over a meal or share a meal I’ve cooked. And, there’s nothing more warm and comforting than bread. In this story, a grandfather shares the power of story, tradition and geography with his grandchild while they bake bread together. Baking takes time and patience but you can fill that waiting time with conversation and stories.
Dad Bakes by Katie Yamasaki is the story of a father who rises early in the morning to head to his bakery job and then returns home with his daughter to build memories baking too.
Bring Back The Babka! by Marilyn Wolpin is a story about finding the missing the babka before comapny arrives for dinner. Along the way, friends are met and other food is discovered. A recipe for babka is included.
Tony has a dream of baking bread and his daughter dreams of marrying. Can both of their dreams come true? Yes, they can. Enjoy a classic, Tony’s Bread by Tomie dePaola.
In The Only Way to Make Bread by Cristina Quintero and Sarah Gonzales we are introduced to the ingredients and tools used to create bread. Two recipes are also included in the book for arepas and pandesal.
One of my favorite classic tellings of the book is The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone. The hen wants to make bread and is in search of some help. But, the other animals have no desire to help with the tasks that need to be done. That is until it is time for the bread to be eaten. Then, everyone is ready to help.
Enjoy these activities to do with the book.—> The Little Red Hen Book Activities
Family Dinner Book Club
Use the books above to create your very own Family Dinner Book Club. I have everything you need to have a successful book club.
- Great Book List
- Conversation Starters
- Themed Menu
Books About Bread for Kids
Our featured read-aloud for Family Dinner Book Club is Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) by Sarah Lynne Reul, but you could also read a different book from the list above or even more than one. A printable list of books is included below.
Conversation Starters
Here are a few discussion starters to jumpstart your dinner book club conversation. These are also included in the printable below.
What part of the book did you enjoy the most? Why?
What is your favorite type of bread?
What is your favorite thing to put on a slice of bread?
Would you like to work as a baker?
Have you ever made your own bread?
What is your favorite kind of sandwich?
Themed Menu
Enjoy these menu ideas and recipes for a fun and festive dinner while you discuss the book of the month. The menu and links are also included in the free printable below.
cheesy broccoli soup in a bread bowl
Printable Bread Books for Kids List and Family Dinner Book Club Resources
Grab a printable list of the yummy books above as well as the Family Dinner Book Club resource pack.
Enjoy this bready list!
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