In simple but expressive language, a mother describes to her young daughter how the sun's light becomes the energy in her body through the oats, blueberries, and milk in her home-cooked breakfast.

The Sun Never Hurries is a tender story that invites readers to reflect on the passage of time and the importance of slowing down and appreciating every moment. By embracing the calm rhythm of her Papa Jo, Charlie's day is transformed from ordinary to joyful.

Embark on a quest for dessert that is truly out-of-this-world in this deliciously funny family adventure tale. Sure, it's hard to find a bowl big enough for an asteroid-size scoop of ice cream, but when your mom is a quantum physicist who also happens to be the inventor of a space-time travel device, the sweet taste of success is all but guaranteed. Get ready for a joyride around the Spooniverse as this mom and son duo embark on an inter-dimensional quest for the perfect dessert!

How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes. Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.

A hilarious new picture book that exposes vegetables for what they truly are—leaves, roots, flowers, and stalks—by National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff, perfect for fans of the Our Universe series. Chester plans to have a salad for lunch, but in order to do that, he'll need vegetables. So, off he goes to the community garden, except he quickly learns that he won't be dressing a salad anytime soon. Instead, the vegetables start dressing him down. According to them, "vegetables" don't exist! I know what you are thinking: What the bell pepper? Vegetables are totally real! But here's the thing: Kale is just a leaf, broccoli is a flower, potatoes are roots, and celery...well, stalks. Thanks to a lively, sassy cast of talking "veggies," Chester learns a valuable lesson about categories and how they shape our understanding of the world. With a slyly informative text and illustrations that will crack readers up, the schooling in There's No Such Thing As Vegetables will be easy to digest and is a total treat.

Let the good times roll with this rom-com about sushi rolls, secret crushes, and chasing your dreams! Susannah Mikami dreams of becoming a famous sushi chef like her dad. And this summer, she plans to learn everything about his traditional kitchen. Only he refuses to teach her, and won't tell her why. Is it because he doesn't want her to embarrass him in front of the documentary crew filming at his restaurant? Or worse, because she's a girl? Either way, Sana decides he's not the only one who can keep secrets. So when she meets Koji, a cute boy who wants to help her cook up some trouble in the kitchen--and film online tutorials to show the world her mad skills--Sana is all in. But sneaking around means lying to her parents, something Sana's never done before. Can she take the heat, or will she get out of the kitchen for good?

This color-and-activity book from an award-winning food stylist is a playful introduction to healthy eating and engaging with our planet, perfect for your budding foodie or your picky eater! In this bold and bright activity book, award-winning food stylist Aliza J. Sokolow shares her love of fruits, veggies, and all things yummy with kids just starting to explore their own dietary preferences. This book is the ultimate journey for little foodies and picky eaters alike. With a deliciously global perspective and a focus on community and humanity, this activity book helps kids better understand not only what we eat, but how we eat it! Filled with 30+ activities and journal pages, kids will love having this keepsake of culinary self-exploration. Inside, you will learn: How to grow an avocado tree at home! What grown-up foodie job is right for YOU! How families around the world eat! How to save our planet . . . one batch of compost at a time! Foodie facts from around the world!

Sparse text and bright illustrations help readers learn the names of all of their favorite dishes in both English and Mandarin. From spare ribs to spring pea shoots there's something for everyone in this timeless story about dinner time.

A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first day of school. Her name doesn't sound the way she's used to hearing it. She knows she doesn't fit in. And when she eats her whole tomato for lunch, she can feel her classmates observing her--and not quite understanding her. But sometimes all it takes is one friend, one connection, to bring two worlds together, and gradually the girl, her tomato, and her full name, start to feel at home with her new friends and community.

Embarrassed about gathering watercress from a roadside ditch, a girl learns to appreciate her Chinese heritage after learning why the plant is so important to her parents.

From biltong to biryani, passionfruit to papaya, and ramen to roti, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat.

Embark on a tasty and educational adventure with What Did My Ancestors Eat?, a beautifully illustrated and inclusive board book that celebrates the magic of family recipes and their rich cultural heritage. Join a curious mixed-race, multi-ethnic child as they uncover the secret stories hidden within these delicious dishes. With every page turn, this heartwarming tale reveals the extraordinary power of food to bring generations and cultures together. In this enchanting journey, you and your little reader will discover the incredible connections that food creates between family members across time and borders. Explore the untold tales of the ancestors and the remarkable history woven into their culinary traditions. This captivating book reminds us that food is more than just sustenance—it is a bridge that spans generations, transcending differences and bringing us closer to our roots. Let this delightful story awaken your own sense of culinary heritage and inspire you to explore the remarkable stories behind your family recipes. Share in the joy of discovering the ancestral power of food and celebrating the flavors that unite us all.