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The Grate Mac & Cheese Breakup
By Gillia M. Olson
Minneapolis, MN : Kaleidoscope, 2026. Picture Book.

In this funny picture book, when Mac and Cheese, the perfect dinner duo, break up and decide to pursue their own separate careers, they leave children everywhere distraught and hungry. As they spend time apart, they begin to realize that they each bring something special to their partnership. Eventually, they learn to appreciate their differences and be grateful for one another. This punny tale will teach children about gratitude and teamwork while making them laugh-out-loud.

Pasta Pasta Lotsa Pasta
Written by Aimee Lucido
Illustraded by Mavisu Demirag
New York : Beach Lane Books, 2024. Picture Book.

In this sweet tale, a child and her family preparing a big pasta dinner together. As more relatives arrive, everyone requests a different kind of pasta, and the family will need to make more and more dishes. But, when the food is finally ready, Mamma accidentally drops all the food! Luckily, a surprise visitor arrives with pizza to finish up the story. This is a fun read-aloud for young ones.

The Story of Pasta and How to Cook It!
By Steven Guarnaccia
New York, NY : Phaidon Press Inc., 2023. Informational. 160 pages.

This informational title teaches readers about the history and many different shapes of pasta. It explores 35 types of pasta, explaining their names, origins, and interesting facts. For those who find themselves entranced enough to need to try them each out, the book also includes easy recipes that explain how to cook each type of pasta and pairs them with delicious sauces. This title is great for both information lovers and chefs!

I Want To Be Spaghetti
Written by Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Illustrated by Claudia Lam
New York : Kokila, 2023. Picture Book.

The adorable packet of ramen noodles on the cover of this book desperately wishes that they were spaghetti. Ramen thinks changing into spaghetti will make people like them more after they see advertisements for spaghetti all over the grocery store. But, when Ramen is taken home and prepared in a warm bowl of broth with delicious toppings, they discover how special they are. This adorable picture book teaches kids the importance of being yourself and celebrating what makes you unique.

Soul Food Sunday
Written by Winsome Bingham
Illustrated by C.G. Esperanza
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021. Picture Book.

This beautiful picture book features a young boy who joins his Granny in the kitchen to help prepare a special Sunday dinner for their family. She teaches him how to make macaroni and cheese, prepare greens, and get meat ready for the grill. His family comes together to enjoy the delicious meal and spend time with one another. Those who show their family their love through food and time together will see themselves in the pages of this book. Plus, the back includes a recipe to bake mac & cheese at home yourself!
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