Must-Read Food Books for Preschool and Beyond

Savor these read-alouds.  These yummy food books for preschool and beyond highlight different foods such as pizza and tea to cookbooks for kids and food trucks.  Let’s get reading!

Food Books for Kids

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There are some amazing picture books focused on food.  There are so many that I have separate and complete book lists for some of the topics.  Just follow the links below. Enjoy this mega list!

Bite Into These Apple Books for Preschoolers and Beyond

Red, green, or yellow…they are all tasty!  Fall isn’t complete without a trip to the apple orchard.  Enjoy this list.—> Apple Books

You Knead These Children’s Books About Bread

You’ll be inspired to knead a loaf of bread or at least enjoy a warm loaf after reading these doughtastic books.—> Books About Bread for Kids

Cook Up Some Dishes With These Cookbooks for Kids

Cookbooks designed with young budding chefs in mind are what you’ll find with this list.  Kids can return to these books over and over again.—> Cookbooks for Kids

Cooking with Kids (stories that include a recipe)

When a book includes a recipe, it’s time to head to the kitchen.  I’ve cooked up some amazing bookish delights.—> Books to Inspire Cooking

You can even watch me cook up some books on my YouTube series.—> Cooking Book by Book

Read a Dozen Doughnut Books

Glazed, frosted, or sprinkles?  I’ll take a doughnut with these read-alouds.—> Doughnut Books for Kids

Divide Up Some Dumpling Books

Dumplings can be found in many cultures.  Do you have a favorite?—> Books About Dumplings

Order One of These Food Truck Books

These yummy books are worth traveling for in my opinion.

Check out Little Taco Truck by Tanya Valentine.  In this tale, the Taco Truck is having a hard time finding a parking spot as more and more food trucks crowd the area.  It has to stand up for itself in the sea of food trucks.

When all the food trucks converge in one spot you have a Food Truck Fest! by Alexandra Penfold.  Talk about favorite foods or cuisines that each student enjoys.

Cool Off With These Books About Ice Cream and Popsicles

These books beg to read with a popsicle in hand.  Just be careful not to drip on the books. —-> Ice Cream and Popsicle Books

Must Read Multicultural Books Featuring Food

This is one of my favorite sub lists on this mega list of read-alouds.  Discover new foods and cultures with these reads.—> Multicultural Books Featuring Food

Choose These Books for Selective and Picky Eaters

Children can be selective about their food for many reasons.  This list explores the topic.—> Books About Selective Eaters

Make a Reservation for These Restaurant Books

Do you have a favorite restaurant?  Could you write a book about it?

Chinese Menu by Grace Lin is an anthology of myths and legends surrounding your favorite Chinese American foods you get from your favorite restaurant.

I have a whole Family Dinner Book Club you can do with this book. We provide you with a FREE themed menu and conversation starters. Grab all the details here.—> Chinese Menu Family Dinner Book Club Download

Slice Into These Pizza Books for Kids

We’ve come to one of my favorite foods.  Thin or deep dish…I’ll take any which way.  Just hold the anchovies.—-> Books About Pizza

Stack Up These Books About Sandwiches

From PB&J to the tallest sandwich you can imagine, these sandwich stories are worth a loaf of bread.—> Books About Sandwiches

Slurp Up These Books About Soup and Stew

Tomato soup, borscht, stew…I’ve got you covered.—> Books About Soup and Stew

Sugar Up on These Sweets and Chocolate Books

Yum, yum…pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate and more!—> Sweet Reads

Sip on These Tea Books for Children

Check out some of these teariffic books.—> Books About Tea

Look for more bookish reads coming soon.