Sun Bread
On a snowy, winter day a baker helps to bring some warmth to the community by baking a sun bread. The book includes a recipe for the bread in the back.
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Sip, Slurp, Soup, Soup, Caldo, Caldo, Caldo
Written in both English and Spanish, this book vividly describes the steps to make caldo and includes a recipe for the soup at the very end.
Pumpkin Soup
Three friends make soup the same way every day. One morning, the Duck wants to change his job and stir the soup, but the others think he’ll do a terrible job. After a squabble, he leaves the cabin in a huff. The cat and the squirrel look for the duck high and low. When they
The Popcorn Book
People have been eating popcorn for thousands of years, and many cultures today still enjoy its delicious crunch. The Popcorn Book is a story of two boys making popcorn for the first time as well as a history of popcorn itself. Both instructional and fun, it explains how to make popcorn on the stove, and
Everybody Serves Soup
On a cold, snowy day nothing warms the soul quite like a big bowl of soup! In a diverse, urban neighborhood everyone shares a favorite soup from their cultural background. This book contains seven different soup recipes.
Everybody Cooks Rice
On a neighborhood search for her brother Anthony, Carrie finds a culturally different kind of rice behind each door. Included in this cultural adventure are exciting recipes for Mrs. D’s Black-eyed Peas and Rice, The Diazes’ Turmeric Rice with Pigeon Peas, and more!
Everybody Bakes Bread
Join Carrie on her journey through the neighborhood, where she tries new breads from a variety of cultures. You’ll love the recipes included for challah, corn bread, coconut bread and more!
The Empanadas that Abuela Made / Las empanadas que hacía la abuela
In this rhythmic story, told in both English and Spanish, learn the steps and ingredients to make Abuela’s pumpkin empanadas. Don’t worry, the recipe is included!
Cucumber Soup
Ten ants find that a cucumber has fallen and blocked the entrance to their home. The ants are strong, but the cucumber is too heavy for them to move alone. Find out what other garden critters come to the rescue! Do you see any of these insects in your garden? Don’t forget to try the recipe! Cucumber Soup is featured in these K-2 Growing Minds lesson plans: Cucumber Stacks and