Beatrice’s Goat
When Beatrice’s family receives a goat, she discovers the many gifts that come along with it including the opportunity to go to school.
Diversity
Sweet Potato Pie
It’s been a dry summer on the farm and money is tight. A family needs $75 quick, or the bank will take the farm away! Luckily, Mama has a great recipe for sweet potato pie, and the Harvest Celebration is coming up the next day. Will they be able to make enough pies in time?
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.
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!
Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie
This book takes readers on one family’s journey of collecting fruits and vegetables from the woods, orchards, and garden all year long. Along the way, the family works together to put up applesauce, apple butter, apple cider, and other delicious treats for the winter. You’ll find recipes in the back.
Grandma Lena’s Big Ol’ Turnip
As soon as spring arrives, Grandma Lena begins growing turnips. After diligent weeding, watering, and care, Grandma Lena finds herself with one big ol’ turnip!
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Follow a caterpillar’s life cycle alongside these interested and excited school children.