Fun in the Kitchen

Help children learn their way around the kitchen with fun children's books around the theme of cooking. This curated collection encourages children to discover the joy of cooking and the beauty of diverse cultures behind various kinds of foods. Not only will they read about kids who can whip up extraordinary dishes, but they will also find out that delicious food can bring people together.

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Fun in the Kitchen Booklist

A list of recommended books aligned to the topic Fun in the Kitchen.

Fun in the Kitchen: Activity Packet

An activity packet aligned to the theme of Fun in the Kitchen.

Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis

Written by Robbin Gourley
Long before the natural-food movement gained popularity, Edna Lewis championed purity of ingredients, regional cuisine, and farm-to-table eating.
Pre-K - 3rd

Bilal Cooks Daal

Written by Aisha Saeed and Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork, community, and sharing.
Pre-K - 3rd

Freedom Soup

Written by Tami Charles and Illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara
Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.
K - 4th

Peeny Butter Fudge

Written by Toni Morrison & Slade Morrison and Illustrated by Joe Cepeda
There is no one like Nana in the whole wide world. She is the best. Nana knows how to take an ordinary afternoon and make it extra special!
Pre-K - 3rd

Gazpacho for Nacho

Written by Tracey Kyle and Illustrated by Carolina Farias
Nacho likes to eat only one thing―gazpacho! Nacho won’t even try other dishes―until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Chicks and Salsa

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
With a pinch of genius and a dash of resourcefulness, some fed-up chickens whip up a scrumptious snack of chips and salsa.
K - 3rd
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The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)

Written by Philemon Sturges and Illustrated by Amy Walrod
The story of the industrious Little Red Hen is not a new one, but when this particular hen spies a can of tomato sauce in her cupboard and decides to make a pizza, the familiar tale takes on a fresh new twist.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Runaway Wok

Written by Ying Chang Compestine and Illustrated by Sebastia Serra
When a boy goes to the market to buy food and comes home with an old wok instead, his parents wonder what they'll eat for dinner.
1st - 3rd

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Written by Kat Zhang and Illustrated by Charlene Chua
Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious.
Pre-K - 3rd

Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock

Written by Dallas Hunt and Illustrated by Amanda Strong
During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help.
Pre-K - K

Buffalo Wings

Written by Aaron Reynolds and Illustrated by Paulette Bogan
On the day of the big game at Nuthatcher Farm, Rooster is sure that buffalo wings would be the perfect snack for the football-watching frenzy. But Rooster doesn't quite follow the directions, and before you can say "touchdown!" he is heading west in search of a certain missing ingredient.
Pre-K - 4th

Dumpling Dreams: How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling from Beijing to Cambridge

Written by Carrie Clickard and Illustrated by Katy Wu
In this inspiring, mouthwatering story, get to know Chef Joyce Chen who is famous for popularizing Chinese food in the northeastern United States.
Pre-K - 4th