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Books for Picky Eating

33 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of The Seven Silly Eaters

The Seven Silly Eaters

Mary Ann Hoberman

For parents navigating the exhausting cycle of catering to picky preferences, this rhythmic tale celebrates maternal pat

Cover of Pizza for Birds

Pizza for Birds

Bob Shea

For the child who has strong opinions about what is on their plate. This silly story helps navigate food disagreements t

Ages 3–7

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who has a bad experience with a favorite food and refuses to try it again. Pete helps navigate the frustra

Cover of We Are Thing One and Thing Two

The Cat in the Hat

We Are Thing One and Thing Two

For the child who is hesitant to try something new. This playful story helps little ones see that they might actually en

Cover of Let's Make A Food Pyramid

Let's Make A Food Pyramid

For the curious eater who wants to understand how different foods help them grow and why a balanced plate matters.

Cover of King's Taster, The

King's Taster, The

For the child who refuses every dinner or the parent tired of mealtime battles, this funny tale explores what happens wh

Cover of What Tastes Good?

Red Rocket Readers #1

What Tastes Good?

For the curious toddler or preschooler who is beginning to explore different flavors and textures during mealtime.

Cover of Smurf Salad

For the child who gets overly intense about new hobbies or struggles with group decisions, this silly adventure shows wh

Cover of Cooking Class

Kids' Class Cookbooks #1

For the child who wants to feel capable in the kitchen, this guide builds confidence through 57 tasty, kid-friendly reci

Cover of Kids Cook Dinner

Kids' Class Cookbooks #4

Kids Cook Dinner

For families looking to turn mealtime into a shared adventure, this guide empowers young chefs to take the lead in the k

Cover of Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Missy Piggle-Wiggle #1

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure

Ann M. Martin, Annie Parnell

For the parent whose child has developed a stubborn new habit, like refusing to eat anything but toast or saying 'whatev

Cover of The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups

The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups #1

The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups

David Wisniewski

For the child who asks "Why?" every time they're told to brush their teeth or eat their greens. This silly exposé uncove

Cover of Not All Pickles Are Green!

Not All Pickles Are Green!

Suzanne T Christian

For the child who struggles with rigid expectations or picky habits, this book explores diversity and surprises through

Cover of Healthy Eating

For the child who is curious about how food helps them grow. This simple guide introduces the four food groups and the b

Cover of The Science of Tastes: Introduction to Food Chemistry for Kids

The Science of Tastes: Introduction to Food Chemistry for Kids

For the child who wonders why lemons are sour or why candy tastes so sweet. This guide explores the chemistry of the ton

Cover of How to Poop Everyday

Social-Emotional Learning Books

How to Poop Everyday

For the child who struggles with digestive consistency or bathroom anxiety, using a friendly dragon to normalize healthy

Cover of The Troll

Julia Donaldson

For the child who loves a silly surprise: follow a bridge-dwelling troll and a crew of treasure-hunting pirates on a col

Cover of Horrid Henry's Krazy ketchup

Horrid Henry's Krazy ketchup

Francesca Simon

For the child who thrives on mischief and the parent navigating constant sibling bickering, these stories turn everyday

Cover of The Berenstain Bears' Country Cookbook

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears' Country Cookbook

Mike Berenstain

For the family looking to bring the warmth of Bear Country into their own kitchen with simple, step-by-step recipes perf

Cover of Froggy Eats Out

Froggy Eats Out

Jonathan London

For the child who struggles to sit still in formal settings, this silly story validates the challenge of fancy restauran

Cover of Garfield at Large

Garfield at Large

For the child who loves a good laugh at the expense of early mornings, exercise, and diet food, while celebrating the jo

Cover of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #2

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic

Betty MacDonald

For parents seeking a whimsical way to address common childhood habits like tattling, interrupting, and poor table manne

Cover of Snack Time

Red Rocket Readers #7

For the early reader who loves to help in the kitchen, this story builds confidence by exploring familiar routines and f

Cover of The Foodie Monsters

The Foodie Monsters

For the adventurous eater or the child who is hesitant to try new things. This vibrant story turns mealtime into a globa

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