Showing posts with label Food and Eating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food and Eating. Show all posts

Monday, December 21, 2015

Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie de Paola

From School Library Journal:
This wordless picture book follows the trials of a little old lady who attempts to make pancakes for her breakfast. The optimistic determination of the woman and the gentle humour of the illustrations make this an appealing book for the very young.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Edible Numbers by Jennifer Vogel Bass

From chapters.ca:
Juicy apples! Plump, ripe pears! Twisted mushrooms! Counting your way through the farmer's market has never been so much fun. Discover a world filled with exciting fruits and vegetables in this bright, bold follow-up to Edible Colours. This simple concept counting book will leave your mouth watering as you count from one to twelve with a kaleidoscope of tasty produce. Readers will learn about counting, variety, and colour through the detailed, crisp photographs of homegrown and farmer's market fruits and vegetables!

Monday, January 19, 2015

If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond

From chapters.ca:
If you give a dog a doughnut, he'll ask for some apple juice to go with it.  When you give him the juice, he'll drink it all up. Then, before you can say "Woof"... Dog is off on a backyard adventure!

Thursday, December 04, 2014

Could Tea Monkeys by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, illustrated by Juan Wijngaard

From chapters.ca:
Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet and his wife, Elspeth Graham, team up for a captivating, lushly illustrated tale evoking a Chinese legend. A Junior Library Guild Selection Tashi lives in a tiny village at the foot of the mountains, below the tea plantations where her mother works. When her mother falls ill, Tashi goes alone to the plantation, hoping to earn money for the doctor. But she is far too small to harvest the tender shoots, and her clumsy efforts anger the cruel Overseer. She is desolate, until - chack-chack-chack! - something extraordinary happens. Inspired by a centuries-old legend of tea-picking monkeys, here is a richly told tale full of vivid characters: the heartless Overseer, the enigmatic Royal Tea Taster, and - far away - an empress with a penchant for tea.

Tuesday, October 07, 2014

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child

From chapters.ca:
The critically acclaimed Charlie and Lola books - now an animated series on television! Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won't eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they're orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won't eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they're cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won't eat, including - and especially - tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.

Thursday, October 02, 2014

The International Cookbook for Kids by Matthew Loricchio

The International Cookbook for Kids is packed with features that make cooking a snap.  Easy-to-follow recipe format; Kid-tested recipes; Chef's tips discussing ingredients, nutrition, and technique; Safety section discussing basic kitchen precautions; and more.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Children’s Cookbook

From chapters.ca:
Fifty delicious, Good Housekeeping- tested recipes will lure budding chefs into the kitchen and start them off on a lifetime of good cooking. The brand- new spiral- bound format is easy to work with too! Look, mom and dad: we cooked it ourselves! With every technique clearly shown, and a fun, accessible format, children will eagerly pull out the measuring cups, grab the mixing bowls, and begin preparing these temptingly tasty, kid- friendly dishes. And these are real, crowd- pleasing meals, including Scrumptious Scrambled Eggs, Surprise Burgers, Oven Roasted Chicken with Vegetables, and that all- time favorite: chocolate chip cookies.

Friday, February 21, 2014

The Story Goes On by Aileen Fisher, illustrated by Mique Moriuchi

From chapters.ca:
In this exquisitely illustrated picture book, one of America's foremost poets for young people describes the ongoing cycle of life. A seed sprouts and is quickly devoured by a bug. Then a bright green frog appears and makes a meal of the bug. And the story goes on... from bug to snake to hawk to hunter... until a seed begins to sprout. This wonderful poem deftly deals with a sensitive subject and is inventively illustrated by a prodigiously talented young artist.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Bee-bim Bop! By Linda Sue Park, illustrated by Ho Baek Le

From chapters.ca:
Bee-bim bop (the name translates as "mix-mix rice") is a traditional Korean dish of rice topped, and then mixed, with meat and vegetables. In bouncy rhyming text, a hungry child tells about helping her mother make bee- bim bop: shopping, preparing ingredients, setting the table, and finally sitting down with her family to enjoy a favourite meal. The energy and enthusiasm of the young narrator are conveyed in the whimsical illustrations, which bring details from the artist's childhood in Korea to his depiction of a modern Korean American family. Even young readers who aren't familiar with the dish will recognize the pride that comes from helping Mama, the fun of mixing ingredients together in a bowl, and the pleasure of sharing delicious food. Includes author's own recipe.

Saturday, November 02, 2013

Potatoes on Rooftops by Hadley Dyer


From chapters.ca:
The urban farming movement is rapidly gaining widespread acceptance. Now it's time for kids to be a part of it, too! With a minimum of equipment and whether alone or with friends, kids can start growing fruit and vegetables at home, in a community garden, or at school. Combining practical tips and well- researched facts, Potatoes on Rooftops is a brisk and informative overview of the how and why of the movement toward small- scale urban farming. There are many ways to farm in the city: a Detroit high school program teaches students to grow food and raise chickens; in Tokyo, a bank vault was converted into an underground greenhouse; in Nairobi, local youth transformed part of a slum into a garden that helps feed their families; First Lady Michelle Obama established an organic garden at the White House; and more in other countries. Short, kid- friendly descriptions and vibrant photos and illustrations keep the pace moving and the tone light. Toronto Public Health and FoodShare, two respected agencies, both have contributed to the book. A perfect book to get kids thinking about alternative ways of growing and getting food.

Friday, November 01, 2013

World in your Lunch Box by Claire Eamer, illustrated by Sa Boothroyd


From chapters.ca:
A ham sandwich on white bread. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut- butter- and- banana roll- ups. They may sound like ordinary items, but they take us on an amazing journey through the rich history and astonishing science of food. Explore a week of lunches - from apples to pizza - by taking a romp through thousands of years of extraordinary events. Some are amusing, like the accidental invention of potato chips. Others are tragic, such as the Spice Wars, which killed thousands of people. Consider that ham sandwich: Ancient Romans first made ham by curing meat with salt and smoke to kill microbes, while yeast (which burps gas) produces the fluffy texture of bread. Aztec farmers bred tomatoes from small, bitter berries into plump, sweet fruit, and watermelons sustained travellers 10,000 years ago in the Kalahari Desert. With a vibrant design and quirky illustrations, The World in Your Lunch Box is like the perfect lunch: satisfying, well- balanced, and totally delicious.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Chew, Chew, Gulp! By Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Jarrett J Krosoczka

From chapters.ca:
Bestselling Little Quack author, Lauren Thompson, and acclaimed illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka have teamed up to show you just how much fun eating can be. Crunching, munching, gobbling, or guzzling - there are so many different ways to do it! And you can try them all. This bright, rhythmic book is perfect for the youngest chompers and gulpers. Each page has a big, bold toddler face, minimal rhyming text, and a corresponding label for the food being eaten. So meal time isn't just delicious - it's enlightening too!

Friday, October 04, 2013

Pie in the Sky by Lois Ehlert

From chapters.ca:
Do pies grow on trees? Join a father and child as they watch over their backyard cherry tree - and all the colourful living things surrounding it - throughout the seasons. At the end of the summer, they harvest the cherries together and make a delicious pie for the whole family to enjoy. This stunning new book from bestselling author Lois Ehlert features colour concepts, backyard natural history, vibrant collage illustrations, and, best of all, a recipe for making cherry pie. Yum!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Yummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong! by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M Kelly, photographs by Shelley Rotner

From chapters.ca:
Getting young children involved in making healthy choices sets them on the right track for life. This book helps inspire kids and families to have fun growing, preparing, and eating fresh and wholesome meals and snacks.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Pete’s Big Lunch by James Dean

From chapters.ca:
Pete the Cat is hungry. Pete is going to make the grooviest sandwich ever! But what happens if his sandwich is too big for Pete to eat?

Friday, April 12, 2013

We’re Going on a Picnic! By Pat Hutchins

From chapters.ca:
It was a perfect day for a picnic. Hen picked the berries, Goose picked the apples, and Duck picked the pears. Then they set out for the picnic. But young viewers will quickly discover that Hen, Goose, and Duck are not the only ones who like berries, apples, and pears! And as the picnic basket gets lighter and lighter, they will be laughing harder and harder. Since the publication of Rosie's Walk in 1968, Pat Hutchins's name has been a household word wherever there are young lookers and listeners.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Go, Go, Grapes! A Fruit Chant by April Pulley Sayre

From chapters.ca:
Calling all fruit fanatics! Cheer for healthy eating in this fresh and delectable follow-up to Rah, Rah, Radishes!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Bon Appetit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child by Jessie Hartland

From chapters.ca:
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly raves, "Chef and TV personality Julia Child likely would have delighted in and hooted over this wide- ranging picture- book biography.... Readers young and old will devour this fete pour les yeux."

Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook by Emily Ansara Baines

From chapters.ca:
When it comes to The Hunger Games, staying alive means finding food any way possible. Katniss and Gale hunt live game, Peeta's family survives on the bread they make, and the inhabitants of the Seam work twelve- hour days for a few handfuls of grain - all while the residents of the Capitol gorge themselves on delicacies and desserts to the heart's desire. For the first time, you will be able to create delicious recipes from the humble District 12 to the extravagant Capital, including French Bread from the Mellark Family Bakery, Katniss's Favorite Lamb Stew with Dried Plums, Rue's Roasted Parsnips, Gale's Bone-Pickin' Big Game Soup, and Capitol-Grade Dark Chocolate Cake.
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