Tomorrow is National Young Author’s Day. Two of the things I love the most in life are kid’s books and food. I loved picture books as a child, and now as a teacher and a mom I still have a passion for great children’s literature. Since the time my son could climb up on a chair, he has been making a mess (just like his mom) in the kitchen. It got him reading, measuring, and talking. Here’s a list of ten great stories that provide some culinary options to get kids excited in the kitchen.
My #1 kid’s book choice will be in tomorrow’s post, along with the original recipe that my son and I baked up that was inspired by the book. Check back to see how it turned out!
# 2 Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges and Amy Walrod – This book screams of having kids help make a homeade pizza starting with the dough. It’s also great fun doing the voice of the Little Red Hen.
#3 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by by Laura Joffe Numeroff and Felicia Bond - Cookies, muffins, cupcakes, and pancakes in this series will get kids excited to help bake.
#4 Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett (Author), Ron Barrett (Illustrator) – The weather in the town comes in the form of food – mashed potatoes for snow, juice for rain and more. Kids can come up with new foods that could fall down from the clouds.
