Theme: Food Around the World

Mama Panya’s Pancakes-A Village Tale from Kenya

Author: Mary and Rich Chamberlin

Illustrator: Julie Cairns
Guided Reading: N/A
Grades: PK- 2
Genre: Fiction

The story is a tale from Kenya about Mama Panya who must make pancakes for so many people.
True friendships shows when her guests come and bring something they can all share.

This Is the Way We Eat Our Food

Author: Laine Falk

Grades: 1-2
Guided Reading: J
Genre: Non-fiction

In colorful photographs, children from around the world celebrate their culture in everyday ways
that are both instantly familiar and wonderfully unique!
Everybody Cooks Rice

Author: Noah Dooley

Illustrator: Thomas J. Thornton
Grades: 1-2
Reading Level: M
Genre: Fiction

When Carrie’s little brother is late for supper, she is sent to look for him, and takes a delicious
tour through her neighbors’ kitchens.

Folksy pictures in strong, primary colors give readers a peek into the fascinating households of
the multicultural neighborhood, while descriptions of the meals on each table will leave readers
with their mouths watering. For good measure, recipes are given at the end of the book for each
of the rice dishes mentioned in this story.

The Edible Pyramid-Good Eating Everyday

Author: Loreen Leedy

Grades: K-5
Reading Level: N/A
Genre: Fiction

Let’s eat! Come into The Edible Pyramid, a restaurant that serves all kinds of delicious and
nutritious meals.

Loreen Leedy uses the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Guide Pyramid to show
the healthful way to eat. Customers learn how many servings from the different food groups to
have every day. They see lots of mouth-watering examples, from pasta and grains to fruits and
vegetables. Nutrition has never been this much fun!

World Food

Author: Sally Morgan and Pauline Lalor

Genre: Non-fiction
Grades: 3-8
Lexile Measure: 1020L

As we move into the future, it becomes necessary to think not just of food for today but also for
tomorrow. This insightful book outlines future food concerns and provides ways to help feed the
world. Find out what you can do!

Food

Eyewitness Books
Author: Laura Buller
Grades: 3-8
Reading Level: N/A
Genre: Non-fiction

Whether you want to learn about what makes organic food different or how your body breaks it
down, this guide will show you the inside story of everything edible. See, learn and discover
everything about food, from what is healthy to eat and the different ways of cooking, to
genetically modified (GM) crops and changing ways we farm livestock.

Sticky Fingers- A History of Cooking and Eating

Author: Anna Ciddor

Reading Level: N/A
Grades: 3-8
Genre: Non-fiction

The book traces the history of what and how people have cooked and eaten over the centuries. It
includes history of eating utensils, heating and storing food, and types of food people ate long
ago.

Hola Jalapeno

Author: Amy Wilson Sanger

Genre: Non-Fiction
Reading Level: N/A
Grades: K-5

Dance, frijoles negros! From tostadas to enchiladas, tasty treats await young readers in this
colorful, rhyming ode to Mexican cuisine. With pages full of tummy-tempting foods, the books
in the World Snacks series are a delicious way to introduce even the littlest eaters to cuisines
from all around the globe.
Green Eggs and Ham

Author: Dr. Seuss

Grades: PK-5
Reading Level: J
Genre: Fiction

Sam-I-Am mounts a determined campaign to convince another Seuss character to eat a plate of
green eggs and ham.

Good Food

Author: DeMar Reggier

Illustrator: David Austin Clar
Reading Level: E
Grades: K-2
Genre: Fiction

A boy grocery shops for nutritious food with his father, and together they cook dinner for the
family.

Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah

Author: Linda Glaser
Illustrator: Nancy Cote
Grades: PK-2
Guided Reading: M
Genre: Fiction

Though it’s the first night of Hanukkah, Rachel’s family won’t really be celebrating until next
week. But Rachel wants to celebrate now, so she comes up with a good idea: While her parents
do errands, she’ll visit her neighbor, Mrs. Greenberg, and they can make latkes together.

Soup Day

Author: Melissa Iwai

Illustrator:
Grades: K-2
Guided Reading Level: I
Genre: Fiction

On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother buy ingredients for vegetable soup.
At home, they work together to prepare the meal. While the soup is cooking, they spend
the time playing games and reading. Before long, Daddy's home and the family sits
down to enjoy a homemade dinner. This book celebrates the importance of making a
nutritious meal and sharing in the process.
The Know-Nothings Talk Turkey
Author: R.W. Alley
Illustrator: Michele Sobel Spirn
Grades: 1-2
Reading Level: K
Genre: Fiction

The foolish foursome’s misunderstandings of Thanksgiving traditions makes for uproarious fun.
And through it all, Boris Morris, Norris, and Doris never forget what they are most thankful for:
good friends.