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Even before the doors open for business, there is a mountain of work to do. The kitchen must be scrubbed clean, the fresh meat and vegetables need to be sliced and diced, and the deliveries must be sorted. But the real magic happens when the hungry customers finally arrive.
You are invited to step behind the counter and experience the fast-paced hustle of a busy Chinese take-out restaurant. The woks sizzle loudly, the pots steam up the windows, and the talented cooks whip up tantalizing dishes in the blink of an eye.
Seen through the proud eyes of the owner's young son, this savory journey will definitely make your mouth water. It is a fantastic celebration of hard-working families and the delicious meals that bring neighborhoods together.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
It is finally Makeda's birthday, and she could not be more excited to celebrate with her class! Makeda is a brilliant maker who loves putting her own special twist on everything. Instead of bringing regular snacks to school, she decides to bake a batch of her marvelous, mouth-watering coconut drops.
There is just one little problem: everyone else in her class always brings cupcakes for their birthdays. As Makeda looks at her unique homemade treats, she starts to feel a little bit nervous. Will her friends be willing to try something different? What if they do not like her special recipe?
Join Makeda on her special day as she discovers that being different is something to be proud of. With simple language, playful sentences, and a highly relatable story, this engaging book is absolutely perfect for young readers who are gaining confidence and learning to celebrate their own unique flavor!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
When a hungry class heads out for recess, they accidentally leave their freshly baked Gingerbread Man behind to cool. But this is one incredibly smart cookie, and he refuses to be left out of the fun! He hops off the baking sheet and sprints down the hallways to track down his missing classmates. Dodging obstacles, he runs, slides, and skips his way through the bustling building, confidently declaring that he can catch them. Along his frantic journey, he meets the friendly gym teacher, the school nurse, the art teacher, and even the principal, who all try to help him locate his kids. This hilarious, fast-paced twist on the classic folktale perfectly captures the chaotic excitement of exploring a new school, proving that the sweetest treats are the friends you make along the way.
6-8 Years
21 Pages
A terrible crime has struck the town, and all the delicious pizza has mysteriously vanished! Someone is stealing every single slice, and Carl the Duck desperately needs your help to crack the case. In this hilarious, interactive adventure, you are the lead detective, and you must draw yourself right into the middle of the unfolding mystery. Follow the sneaky clues left behind by the Pesky Pizza Pirate, dodge ridiculous traps, and sketch your way out of sticky situations. With engaging prompts and plenty of space for your own brilliant doodles, you get to design the gadgets, draw the suspects, and co-write the epic conclusion. Grab your favorite pen, use your wildest imagination, and save the town's favorite cheesy food from total disaster!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
Snow is falling fast outside the window, but you can still grow a vibrant, thriving garden right in your own home. With a sunny windowsill, a few small pots, and a lot of care, you and your family can plant seeds even during the coldest months of the year. Watch closely as tiny green shoots push through the soil, transforming into fresh oregano, parsley, and baby greens. Tending an indoor herb garden brings warmth, bright colors, and delicious flavors to the darkest season. You can harvest your fresh greens again and again, turning a freezing winter day into a celebration of life and growth. When spring finally arrives and the snow melts, you will be completely ready to plant even more seeds. Discover the joy of planting, nurturing, and harvesting your very own wintergarden.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
By
Jacqueline Briggs Martin and June Jo Lee
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Pictures by
Julie Kwon
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With
Sandor Ellix Katz and Julie Wilson
Sandor Katz discovered his absolute love for fermented foods by crunching on kosher dill pickles on the busy streets of New York. Years later, he traded the city for a vibrant, queer community in the lush Tennessee mountains. There, he and his friends grew fresh vegetables, cooked huge meals, and threw fabulous drag dances. But when a massive cabbage harvest left them with too much food, Sandor discovered the magic of making sauerkraut. You will journey alongside Sandor as he chops, salts, and packs raw ingredients, waiting for the invisible microbes to create zingy, zangy flavors. This lively biography is a wonderful celebration of ecology, community, and the delicious power of science. Discover how sharing recipes and cultivating tiny microbes can deeply connect us to the earth and to each other.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Long before she became a famous chef, Alice Waters was just a child discovering the pure joy of tasting real, vibrant food. Her lifelong search for truly delicious meals eventually took her all the way to France, and then back home to California, where she created the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant and the amazing Edible Schoolyard project. Join Alice on a delicious adventure as she proves that the best meals do not start in the kitchen, but outside in the dirt with healthy soil and caring farmers. This lively biography invites you to explore the magic of fresh ingredients and see how one person changed the way the world eats. Filled with passion and tasty discoveries, this inspiring story shows how growing good food can be just as joyful as listening to a beautiful song.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. Once a towering professional basketball player, Will can easily hold a whole cabbage in one hand. But his true superpower is seeing potential where others see nothing at all. When Will looked at an empty, abandoned city lot in Milwaukee, he did not see trash or weeds. Instead, he envisioned a massive, welcoming table big enough to feed the entire world. This inspiring true story follows Farmer Will as he tackles poor soil and tight spaces using genius ideas like worm composting and aquaponics. You will discover how his bold vision sparked a grassroots urban farming revolution, turning empty spaces into thriving green gardens. Packed with hope, determination, and fresh vegetables, this vibrant biography shows exactly how one person can grow the power to feed a community.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Chef Roy Choi calls himself a street cook, and his mission is to feed everyone from skateboarders to low-riders with absolute love. Growing up in Los Angeles, Roy's best moments were spent in his family's Korean restaurant, learning the deep, handmade flavors his mother called sohn maash. After trying his hand at fancy, fine-dining restaurants, Roy realized his true joy was out on the vibrant city streets. You will hit the pavement with Roy as he launches the legendary Kogi food truck, mashing up delicious Korean BBQ with classic street tacos. Watch as his spicy, sweet, remixed food brings totally different neighborhoods together in long, laughing lines. This buzzing, graffiti-painted biography celebrates the incredible power of cooking outside the box. Grab a spot in line and discover how one chef cooked up a street food revolution.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
A Musical Play
On an old kitchen dresser, the Gingerbread Man is fresh from the oven and ready for adventure. Around him live Salt, Pepper, Herr Von Cuckoo, Sleek the Mouse, and the Old Bag in the teapot, each with a part to play in this lively musical story.
When Herr Von Cuckoo’s sore throat threatens his cuckoo-clock future, the Gingerbread Man tries to help. But kitchen-counter life is not simple: Sleek the Mouse causes trouble, the Old Bag has her own worries, and every character brings energy, songs, and stage-ready fun.
Written as a musical play for children, this book is best for readers who like performance, funny characters, and stories that are meant to be spoken, sung, and acted out.
6-8 Years
72 Pages
Good manners get a funny, friendly spotlight in this rhyming picture book. With a cast of animal characters, Pass the Peas, Please shows polite behavior in everyday situations, from asking nicely to thinking about how your actions affect others.
The playful verse keeps the lessons light, making the book feel more like a cheerful read-aloud than a rule list. Young readers can laugh at the pictures while noticing why words like please, thank you, and excuse me matter. For families, classrooms, or story times, it offers a warm way to talk about respect, kindness, and getting along at meals and beyond.
6-8 Years
Bianca knows the rule: find the truffles, do not eat the truffles. But for one hungry pig, that rule is almost impossible to follow.
After one tempting bite, Bianca and her piglets are sent away from the farm and into the forest. There they meet a wolf, but this is not the same old huff-and-puff story. With clever twists, funny trouble, and a feast of forest surprises, this playful tale gives the classic pig-and-wolf setup a fresh flavor.
Charles Santore’s warm, lively illustrations make Bianca’s adventure feel both new and familiar. Perfect for readers who like animal stories, fairy tale twists, and a little mischief at dinnertime.
6-8 Years
46 Pages
