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Read All About It: Tasty Treats
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Check out these tasty treats that look good enough to eat--I mean, read. Whether it's a delicious thick red stew shared with neighbors, a food truck rodeo or applesauce in your hair, these books offer a veritable buffet of cuisines and experiences to share together. (Some of these books even offer recipes so you can make food with your friends and family!)
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Food
Published in 2019
"This extension of the highly successful TouchThinkLearn series focuses on language acquisition and moving beyond a single word-to-picture understanding to developing a larger vocabulary. This is all using the familiar TTL form of raised and depressed surfaces. Raised words will fit into the die-cut hollow of an illustration, putting words and images in contact literally. Alongside the typographic centerpiece, there will be a list of "conversation starter" words to expand the vision of each word"-- Provided by publisher.
Are You a Cheeseburger?
Published in 2021
Grub is a lonely raccoon rumbling in the trash for food. Seed is a seed patiently waiting in the trash, hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub wonders what Seed will grow, and is hoping it's Grub's favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers.
Halal Hot Dogs
Published in 2021
Every Friday Musa's family takes turns picking out a Jummah treat which they use to try all different foods, but when it is Musa's turn he sticks to his favorite halal hot dogs to share.
Soul Food Sunday
Published in 2021
Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.
Amara's Farm
Published in 2021
There are many plants on Amara's farm. Today is the day she looks for her pumpkins.
My Very First Book of Food
Published in 2007
Upper and lower halves of divided pages can be turned separately, to match words having to do with words and pictures of various animals with various types of food.
Hot Pot Night!
Published in 2020
In this version of the classic Stone Soup tale, nobody in the apartment building has enough ingredients for dinner, so a Taiwanese child suggests that they have a community hot pot night. Everybody contributes something, bringing their diverse communitytogether for a delicious meal. Includes a recipe for hot pot.
Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner
Published in 2021
Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own.
Applesauce is Fun to Wear
Published in 2021
Babies and toddlers delight in making a mess at mealtime.
Paletero Man
Published in 2021
"Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator's pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now"--Provided by publisher.
Every Color Soup
Published in 2018
Describes how to make a colorful, delicious vegetable soup. Includes recipe.
Tomatoes for Neela
Published in 2021
As Neela and her mother cook together, they find a way for Neela's grandmother, who lives in India, to share in both the love and the flavors of the day. Includes tomato facts and two recipes.
Every Night is Pizza Night
Published in 2020
Convinced that pizza is the best food, Pipo will eat nothing else until her fed-up parents send her on a quest to prove that no dishes in their multicultural neighborhood are better.
Fry Bread
A Native American Family Story
Published in 2019
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.
Blueberries for Sal
Published in 1976
Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother.
Thank You, Omu!
Published in 2017
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
Food Truck Fest
Published in 2018
A family prepares for a day at the food truck festival, while at the same time, the food truck crews get ready for the same event, checking recipes, starting to cook, and driving to the festival site.
¡vamos! Let's Go Eat.
Published in 2020
Bilal Cooks Daal
Published in 2019
Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.
Yum Yum Dim Sum
Published in 2003
Easy-to-read rhyming text introduces children to the varied Chinese foods called "dim sum," which means a little bit of heart.
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
Published in 2021
Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal.
Baby Food = Comiendo Con Bebé
Published in 2019
Illustrations and simple text present the many ways babies eat.
A Busy Creature's Day Eating
Published in 2018
"A busy creature eats his way through the alphabet!"-- Provided by publisher.
Dad Bakes
Published in 2021
Dad rises before the sun, goes to work at the bakery where he kneads, rolls, and bakes bread, and as the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter where they play, read, and bake together.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
Published in 2019
Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.