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Five Faves: Food Picture Books

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 One of my favorite things to do in the summer is eat good food at parties with people I like. But then I got to thinking about all the fun food-related picture books that have come out recently…and I thought I would share them with you all. Bon Appétit! 

By Carrie Tillotson 
Illustrated by Estrela Lourenço 
Flamingo Books, 2022. Picture Book. 

This is the best kind of food book—it is a book with humor that also makes you want to grab a good piece of fruit to eat. Banana wants to be the star of a counting book…only what does that mean when the counting book also has various types of primates. Seriously comical and good fun. 

By John Hare 
HarperCollins Publishers, 2022. Picture Book.

In this tale a snapping turtle named Alphonso is trying to lure in some minnows for a breakfast treat. When only one or two minnows come tempted by his worm-shaped tongue they decide to go get more and more minnows—which pleases Alphonso. Only, the more Alphonso learns about the minnows, the more he isn’t sure he should be eating them… 

By Beth Ferry 
Illustrated by A. N. Kang 
Roaring Brook Press, 2022. Picture Book.

A goat (named Derwood) and a bunny (named Tabitha) and their relationship are at the heart of this punny tale. Derwood has planted a garden and doesn’t want any nibblers—including Tabitha—to ruin his garden. But as Tabitha continues to come around and help out, Derwood decides she may be a friend that can share the harvest rather than someone to shoo away. 

By Lucky Diaz 
Illustrated by Micah Player 
HarperCollins Publishers, 2021. Picture Book.

A young boy wants a paletero—a Mexican style popsicle—and runs after the Paletero Man in hopes of a treat. However, as he runs through the neighborhood he loses all his dinero. Thankfully others in the community come to his aid. This is a fun and beautifully illustrated story that shows that a kind community is as wonderful as tasty treats. 

By Laura Alary 
Illustrated by Andrea Blinick 
Pajama Press, 2022. Informational.

This is an informational story that illustrates how the sun’s light becomes energy to plants which in turn becomes food that transforms to energy for a young girl. With a lot of bright, sun-shine inspired colors Blinick complements the energy of the story and the girl. A perfect book for kids who want to learn how food and the world works.
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