Kids Books Celebrating Sweet Treats

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert. Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world while teaching upper- and lowercase letters.

Kalamata's Kitchen by Sarah Thomas. Nervous about starting a new school, Kalamata and her alligator friend transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients. She realizes that being brave is exciting and that food can comfort us and remind us to stay curious.

Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi. Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati, who lives far away in India.

Close to Famous by Joan Bauer. 12-year-old Foster and her mama find the strength to put their troubles behind them with the help of their new town.