Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang 

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling-like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly. 

Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed 

Bilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done. -- Provided by Publisher. 

Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez 

"A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms."--Copyright page. 

A fine dessert: four centuries, four families, one delicious treat by Emily Jenkins & Sophie Blackall 

Depicts families, from England to California and from 1710 to 2010, preparing and enjoying the dessert called blackberry fool. Includes a recipe and historical notes. 

Freedom Soup by Tami Charles 

"Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the New Year by eating Freedom Soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup, just as she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast. 'Know why they call it Freedom Soup?' Ti Gran asks. She then tells Belle about the history of Freedom Soup, the history of Belle's family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle's family is from"--Dust jacket flap. 

Fry bread: a Native American family story by Kevin Noble Maillard 

Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes. 

 Goldy Luck and the three pandas by Natasha Yim 

One Chinese New Year, her mother sends Goldy Luck to the pandas next door with a plate of turnip cakes, but the pandas are out and disaster follows. Includes a recipe for turnip cakes and an explanation of Chinese New Year. 

 Kalamata's kitchen by Sarah Thomas 

 "Tomorrow is Kalamata's first day at a new school, and she's nervous! If only Kalamata and Al Dente could go to back to the Indian spice market they visited this summer, then maybe she'd remember how to feel brave when new experiences seem scary. Luckily for Kalamata, all the magic required for her journey is right in her own kitchen! As Kalamata and her alligator friend, Al Dente, transport themselves to a magical land filled with tasty ingredients, she realizes being brave is exciting!"-- Provided by publisher 

 One smart cookie: bite-size lessons for the school years and beyond by Amy Krouse Rosenthal 

Presents vocabulary words and life lessons, with cookie-baking as the theme of the book.

Pancakes for supper! By Anne Isaacs 

In the backwoods of New England, a young girl cleverly fends off the threats of wild animals by trading her clothes for her safety.

Rainbow stew by Cathryn Falwell 

On a rainy summer day, three children and their grandpa pick vegetables in his garden and then cook and share a delicious meal of his famous Rainbow stew. Includes recipe. 

Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco 

Grandma finds a way to dispel her grandchild's fear of thunderstorms 

Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson and Will Hillenbrand 

Grandad bakes Grandma a whopper of a birthday cake. Includes recipe and directions for chocolate cake.