Every Night Is Pizza Night by author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and illustrator Gianna Ruggiero

Grade Level: Preschool – 2

Publisher: Norton Young Readers

Publication Date: September 1, 2020

A finicky eater named Pipo only wants to consume pizza for dinner. She believes pizza is the best food. Pipo visits and assists neighbors while they prepare their treasured dishes. Initially some of the ingredients seem repelling to her however upon tasting the finished products, she discovers that these meals are delicious. Inclusion of foods that are not typically found in childrens’ books increases knowledge of various cultures and foods i.e. tagine, red beans and rice and bibimbap. The more known dumpling is also included. Illustrations show colorful details and add diverse culinary shops for eyes to peruse. Readers may be enticed to try new cuisines after reading this picture book. A pizza recipe is included.

Food Network Magazine The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook: 150+ Recipes for Young Chefs by author Maile Carpenter

Age Range: 8 years – 12 years

Publisher: Hearst Home Kids

Publication Date: April 7, 2020

This is an excellent time for children to learn science, math, art, engineering and technology as they relate to cooking by participating in culinary projects. This cookbook boasts over 150 recipes. The photographs are mouth watering. Kids can make dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snack. Food games, quizzes and coloring pages are included. My Book Eyes enjoys learning to create fake-out cakes. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by author James Dean and illustrator Kimberly Dean

Age Range: 4 – 8 years

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: September 3, 2019

Pete is throwing a pizza party however many of his friends prefer different toppings than Pete’s pepperoni. With everyone’s input, they put together a combination pizza that is pleasing to all. My Book Eyes liked seeing other activities that characters do during the party i.e. bouncy house. The art is vibrant and follows the Pete the Cat style.

Pizza at Sally’s

Pizza at Sally’s by author/illustrator Monica Wellington

Age Range: 3 years – 7 years

Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

In this picture book,  the  audience learns  to make a scrumptious cheese pizza in Sally’s pizza store. Sally gathers tomatoes in a community garden, receives delivered bags of milled flour and purchases cheese at a neighboring store. This business owner shows readers that her ingredients come from a variety of places. Anticipation displayed on customers’ faces will have viewers also wanting to go to Sally’s for a slice. Many action verbs sprinkle this story as Sally creates her pizza pies. Illustrations are striking and easy to understand. At the end of this book there is a recipe for making pizza.