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Baking Day at Grandma’s by Anika Denise
Three bouncing little bear siblings wrapped tightly in their winter clothes can't wait to tromp through the snow for Baking Day at Grandma's! Ages 0-3.
Apple Cake: A Gratitude by Dawn Casey
A child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something memorable…a delicious apple cake! Ages 3-5.
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
A celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. Ages 3-6.
Hot Pot Night by Vincent Chen
What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbours together to make a tasty communal meal. Ages 3-7.
Every Colour Soup by Jorey Hurley
Purple, yellow, orange, and red. Just the right mix of coloured vegetables makes a delicious soup in this tasty introduction to colours, counting, and veggies. Ages 3-7.
Bee-Bim Bop! by Linda Sue Park
In bouncy rhyming text, an excited and 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. Ages 4-7.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang
Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Ages 4-8.
Tyler Makes a Birthday Cake! By Tyler Florence
A sweet treat awaits Tyler and Tofu when they discover that dessert is delicious and fun to make! Ages 4-8.
Blueberry Cake by Sarah Dillard
A witty and whimsical tale of a young bear who can’t get enough of his favourite treat! Ages 4-8.
The Bread Pet by Kate DePalma
This whimsical STEM story of family, creativity and community will inspire young makers to experiment and share their gifts with others. Ages 4-9.
Dumpling Day by Meera Sriram
Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighbourhood potluck. Ages 4-9.
An Apple Pie for Dinner by Susan VanHecke
Granny Smith wants to bake an apple pie, but she doesn’t have any apples. So off she goes with a basketful of plums hoping she can make a trade. Ages 5-8.
