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Summer 2020: Books about Food for Grades 3-5
Read these yummy books, then find lots of great food activity ideas in the Summer Reading 2020 Idea Book.
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Pie in the Sky
2019 by Lai, RemyGet this itemIn this graphic novel, Jingwen vows to make 12 cakes in an attempt to honor and remember his father. Recommended by Karen
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Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!)
2015 by Cook, Deanna F.Get this itemThis is the perfect time to learn some new recipes and to have fun doing it. Recommended by Karen
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Pie
2011 by Weeks, SarahGet this itemWhen Alice's aunt leaves her famous pie crust recipe to her cat, it's up to Alice and her friend Charlie to find it. And you'll enjoy the 14 recipes in the book. Recommended by Karen
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Lights, Camera, Cook!
2017 by Harper, Charise MericleGet this itemJoin Kate, Rae, Caroline, and Oliver on and off camera as they compete for the coveted title of Next Best Junior Chef. Is your mouth watering yet? If you like this one check out the other books in the Next Best Junior Chef series. Recommended by Laura
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How to Eat Fried Worms
2016 by Rockwell, ThomasGet this itemCould you eat 15 worms in 15 days? I couldn't! Billy is sure going to try. Recommended by Karen
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Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
2009 by Creech, SharonGet this itemCan two friends heal their relationship? Maybe cooking comforting foods will help. Recommended by Karen
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Save Me a Seat
2016 by Weeks, SarahGet this itemI loved how this story is told from the alternating perspectives of Joe and Ravi. With chapters named for cafeteria entrees, this is a story of unlikely friendship and finding your place in middle school. Bonus: A recipe for Indian cookies. Recommended by Laura
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All Four Stars
2014 by Dairman, TaraGet this itemYou'll love this fun story of a 6th-grader who loves cooking and gourmet food, and her McDonald's loving parents. Recommended by Mary
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Eat This!: How Fast-Food Marketing Gets You to Buy Junk (and How to Fight Back)
2018 by Curtis, AndreaGet this itemUseful information and practical tips can help you figure out how to find the balance between what tastes good and what is good for you. Recommended by Lorrie
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The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes to Knickerbocker Glory—More Than 150 Magical Recipes for Muggles and Wizards
2011 by Bucholz, DinahGet this itemWant to cook up a little magic this summer? Bring Hogwarts into your very own kitchen with recipes familiar to lovers of the Harry Potter series. Cauldron cakes, anyone? Recommended by Laura
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Roll with It
2019 by Sumner, JamieGet this itemSometimes I wonder what it would be like to be a professional baker (it sounds delicious). Ellie is actively working to make her dream come true. Recommended by Meleesa
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Science You Can Eat
2019 by Gates, StefanGet this itemThe perfect book for curious minds and hungry bellies. Do an experiment, then eat it. Recommended by Caitlin
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