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Build positive relationships with food through the stories you read. Whether you're reading about how food grows, new foods, or cooking, this checklist helps you choose stories that reflect children’s diverse food experiences and spark joyful conversations.
Looking for more? This resource is part of the Learning Together with Food e-learning module from Nourishing Beginnings, a free professional development program for ELCC educators.
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Supportive Books
Looking for book ideas that align with the “Four Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Book about Food” Check out the titles below!
🌍 This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World By Matt Lamothe
Take a journey through the daily routines of seven children around the world. The book shows how kids eat, learn, and live, helping young readers appreciate different food cultures with curiosity and respect.
🥟 Dim Sum for Everyone! By Grace Lin
A colourful look at a family’s trip to a dim sum restaurant. This book introduces children to Chinese food traditions with warmth and enthusiasm, encouraging cultural exploration and family connections.
🌱 Grandpa’s Garden By Stella Fry and Sheila Moxley
This story follows a young boy and his grandfather as they plant and harvest a garden together. Children will enjoy learning how food grows – with a message that celebrates patience, nature, and hands-on learning.
🐲 Saturday at the Dragon House By Mireille Messier and Anne-Marie Bourgeois
In this story, a family of dragons spend the day preparing for a special dinner. This story celebrates intergenerational connection and food traditions, and shows children as capable helpers. A wonderful pick to explore connection, family food practices, and food skills.
💡Educator tip: Use this list as a starting point and feel free to apply the checklist to songs or any classroom materials that talk about food. Have a great recommendation for a book, poem, or song? Share it with our team!
