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Food and Nutrition Fun for Children
January 2002
The resources listed below contain accurate nutrition information and are available nationwide. Opinions expressed in the publications do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Your local library or bookstore can hel p you locate these resources. Contact information is provided for Web sites and organizations.
This publication has been has been prepared as a resource for parents, teachers, educators, and child care providers interested in materials that will create a food and nutrition awareness in children while teaching them the ABC’s of healthy eating. A lso included in this list are resources that discuss where our food comes from, how to grow your own food, and foods that come from different cultures. In addition, websites that provide similar information and that have been created specifically for chi ldren are listed. Resources contained in this publication have been reviewed by the staff at the Food and Nutrition Information Center.
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Better Homes & Gardens New Junior Cookbook
Jennifer Dorland Darling
112 pp.
Better Homes and Gardens Books, 1997
ISBN:0-69-620708-7
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: Betty Crocker makes cooking fun, delicious, and adventurous.
Every recipe has been kid-tested, so junior chefs can tackle each of them
with confidence.
Cook and Learn: Nutritious Foods from Various Cultures
Thelma Harms
192 pp.
Red Leaf Press, 1981
ISBN: 0-20-109424-X
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A child’s cookbook of single-portion recipes from a variety
of cultures.
Cup Cooking: Individual Child-Portion Picture Recipes
Barbara Johnson Foote
60 pp.
Red Leaf Press, 1998
ISBN: 0-96-043903-X
Age: 3 and up
Abstract: The simple recipes in this book are ideal for young children.
Every child can be a chef!
Dinner From Dirt
Emily Scott and Catherine Duffy
48 pp.
Gibbs Smith Publishing, 1998
ISBN: 0-87-905840-4
Age: 7-12 years
Abstract: This cookbook allows kids to prepare and eat foods they have
grown in their garden. Kids can make a pizza garden, a spaghetti garden, a
soup garden, and desserts such as sugar ‘n spice pumpkin bars and pumpkin
chocolate chip cookies.
The Fannie Farmer Junior Cookbook
Joan Scobey
288 pp.
Little Brown and Company, 2000
ISBN: 0-31-677617-3
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: This book discusses cooking techniques and presents recipes
for soups, breads, meat and fish dishes, vegetables, pasta and grains, salads,
and desserts. Aspiring cooks are given tips on how to cook good food for the
entire family.
A Good Soup Attracts Chairs: A First African Cookbook for American Kids
Fran Osseo-Asare
159 pp.
Pelican Publishing Co., 1993
ISBN: 0-88-289816-7
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: Presents over 35 easy-to-follow recipes from the kitchens
of West Africa and Ghana and instructions on how to throw an African party.
The Healthy Body Cookbook
Joan D’Amico & Karen Drummond
192 pp.
Wiley, John & Sons, Inc., 1998
ISBN: 0-47-118888-3
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: Over 50 fun activities and delicious recipes for kids. Filled
with lots of hands-on lessons about the important roles that diet and exercise
play in the development of our bodies. All activities are kid tested and require
only common in gredients and kitchen utensils.
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Penny Warner
176 pp.
Bristol Publishing Enterprises, 1989
ISBN: 1-55-867159-5
Age: 6-10 years
Abstract: This snack cookbook is designed to provide creative ways
to get children to eat healthful foods.
The Healthy Start Kid’s Cookbook
Sandra Nissenberg, R.D.
200 pp.
Wiley, John and Sons, Inc., 1994
ISBN: 0-47-134733-7
Age: 6-10 years
Abstract:Fun and healthy recipes that kids can make themselves. Shows
6-10 year olds that making nutritious food can be just as much fun as eating
it. This illustrated cookbook contains 90 fun kid-tested recipes, including
painted pancakes, fruit kabobs, oven baked chicken nuggets, and gingerbread
muffins.
Hey Kids You’re Cookin’ Now: A Global Awareness Cooking Adventure
Dianne Pratt
160 pp.
Harvest Hill, 1998
ISBN: 1-88-686207-9
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: This children's cookbook contains 80 healthy recipes with
nutritional analyses, 100 full-color illustrations, 25 craft and ecology experiments,
kitchen safety and cooking preparation, a culinary glossary, and a measurement
conversion tabl e.
Holidays of the World Cookbook for Students
Lois Sinaiko Webb
336 pp.
Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 1995
ISBN: 0-89-774884-0
Age: 8-12 years
Abstract: This book features a collection of 388 recipes from more
than 136 countries. Also described are the local holidays, customs and foods
that are part of the holiday traditions in each country.
Honest Pretzels: And 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Cooks Ages 8 and Up
Mollie Katzen
192 pp.
Red Leaf Press, 1999
ISBN: 1-88-367286-0
Age: 8-12 years
Abstract: This book contains many fun and easy recipes for school-age
children, but will also give the cook reading and math practice. Safety tips
are included.
Just for Kids: A Cookbook
Jen Bays Avis and Kathy F. Ward
166 pp.
Avis and Ward Nutrition, 1990
ISBN: 0-96-286831-0
Age: 6-10 years
Abstract:This cookbook is for everyone with children, or for the "kid
at heart." The recipes are fast and easy, designed to involve children
in the cooking process, and encourage good nutrition habits.
A Kid’s Cookbook
Carol Kurzweg
120 pp.
Pearson Learning, 1994
ISBN: 0-67-336065-2
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: Over 52 educational and edible delights to introduce children
to cooking. Includes recipes for making bunny bread, rocket salad, caterpillars,
vegetable bouquet, picnic chicken, etc. Also includes tips for healthy eating
and cultural fa cts.
The Mother Goose Cookbook: Rhymes and Recipes for the Very Young
Marianna Mayer
40 pp.
William Morrow and Company, 1998
ISBN: 0-68-815242-2
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Now parents and children together can join friends from their
favorite nursery rhymes for breakfast, lunch, dessert, and snacks. The recipes
will introduce young chefs to the delights of reading, cooking, and eating-with
a little help fro m Mother Goose.
My Measuring Cup
Joanne Barkan and Jody Wheeler
9 pp.
Warner Juvenile Books, 1989
ISBN: 1-56-828052-1
Age: 2 and up
Abstract: Illustrates the different types of measuring utensils and
how they are used in cooking.
Pancakes, Pancakes!
Eric Carle
32pp
Aladdin Paperbacks
ISBN: 0-68-9822464
Age: Baby-Preschool
Abstract: A step by step description of making pancakes and all the
ingredients.
Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: a Cookbook for Preschoolers and
Up
Mollie Katzen
95 pp.
Tricycle Press, 1994
ISBN: 1-88-367206-6
Age: 3-8 years
Abstract: Contains classroom and home tested recipes that
children between the ages of 3-8 can prepare with adult supervision. Designed
to inspire an early appreciation for creative, wholesome food. Helps children
gain counting skills, reading sk ills, science awareness, self-confidence,
patience, and food literacy.
Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents
Sandra Nissenberg, R.D., Margaret Bogle, R.D., and Audrey Wright, R.D.
234 pp.
Chronimed Publishing, 1995
ISBN: 1-56-561064-4
Age: 7-12 years
Abstract:This cookbook contains over 140 tasty, healthy, and easy recipes
that kids and parents can make in no time. It also includes suggestions for
snacks and lunchboxes, information on the food guide pyramid, and timesaving
ideas for the kitche n.
Storybook Stew
Suzanne Barchers and Peter Rauen
109 pp.
Fulcrum Publishing Company, 1996
ISBN: 1-55-591944-8
Age: 5 and up
Abstract: Each recipe in this book is accompanied by a featured book
and a suggested activity. For example, you can read about The Story of Johnny
Appleseed, make Johnny’s Apple Butter, and create your own apple prints.
Food and Nutrition for Every Kid
Janice VanCleave
232 pp.
Wiley, John and Sons, Inc., 1999
ISBN: 0-47-117665-6
Age: 8-12 years
Abstract: How does milk help me grow? Where do vitamins come from?
From the Science for Every Kid series, these experiments teach kids all about
food and nutrition.
Gobble up Math
Sue Mograd & Kelly Kennedy
136 pp.
Creative Teaching Press, Inc., 1994
ISBN: 0-88-160262-0
Age: 5-9 years
Abstract: Kids will have fun learning math concepts while using nutritious
food. Activities incorporate the Food Guide Pyramid, patterns, geometry, measurement,
fractions, estimations, and more. A delicious way to learn about math and
nutrition.
Let’s Grow It!
Brenda Walpole
48 pp.
Silver Dolphin, 1998
ISBN: 1-57-145348-2
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: Grow giant pumpkins, prickly cacti and brightly colored sunflowers.
Produce delicious salad plates and learn how to create new plants from cuttings.
Packed with great ideas and projects; this book also includes special tools
and equipme nt to get you started right away.
Pigs in the Pantry: Fun with Math and Cooking
Sharon McGinley-Nally
40 pp.
Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing Co., 1999
ISBN: 0-68-98255-5
Age: 5-8 years
Abstract: This book takes a look at the concepts of measurement, featuring
a family of pigs in the mood for cooking. Also includes a recipe for vegetarian
chili and a page of measurement facts.
Ready, Set, Grow! A Kid’s Guide to Gardening
Rebecca Hershey
104 pp.
Goodyear Publishing Co., 1995
ISBN: 0-67-336139-X
Age: 5-11 years
Abstract: From plant tips, garden riddles, crafts from the garden,
a personal garden journal, and garden puzzles and activities, there's something
for everyone. Read, enjoy and happy gardening!
The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids
Joan D’Amico and Karen Eich Drummond
180 pp.
J. Wiley, 1994
ISBN: 0-47-131045-X
Age: 9-12 years
Abstract: This book examines the science of food, while instructing
children on the science behind various cooking reactions. Answers such questions
as "How Does Bread Rise?" and "Why Does Popcorn Pop?"
Includes over 100 simpl e, quick recipes that can be made with easy-to-obtain
ingredients and standard kitchen equipment.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
23pp.
The Putnam Publishing Group, 1986
ISBN: 0-39-920853-4
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A narrative about a hungry caterpillar eats his way from
one food to the next growing up to be a beautiful butterfly.
Bread Around The World
Jo Ellen Moore, Gary Shipman
48 pp.
Evan-Moor, 1995
ISBN:1-55-799388-2
Age:Grades 1-3
Abstract:Discover the types of bread produced by people all over the
world. Curriculum units include cooking demonstrations, field trips, science,
math and writing experiences
Bread is For Eating
Davis Gershator
32 pp.
Henry Holt, 1998
ISBN: 0-80-505798-6
Age: Preschool
Abstract: Read this book to celebrates the importance of bread. The
reader is taken on a journey that follows the making of bread, from the seed
planted in the soil to the baker’s kneading of the dough. Music is included.
Do Carrots Make You See Better?
Julie Appleton
192 pp.
Red Leaf Press, 2001
ISBN: 0-87-659264-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: This book will help children discover that food is fun and
interesting. Simple nutrition lessons are taught through games, stories, science
activities, and more.
Eating
Gwenyth Swain
24 pp.
Red Leaf Press, 1999
ISBN: 1-57-505257-1
Age: 3-8 years
Abstract: Children throughout the world have favorite foods, and this
book will describe what kinds of foods people enjoy in different places.
From Farm to Table
Davis Buckwoldt
48 pp.
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, 1996
ISBN: 1-55-799565-6
Age: 6-8 years
Abstract: Explore the processes by which food is produced on various
kinds of farms and transported to local markets.
From Seed to Pumpkin
Jan Lottke
24 pp.
Children’s Press, 2000
ISBN: 0-51-623309-2
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Colorful, imaginative book from the How Things Grow series
for early readers.
From Wheat to Pasta
Robert Egan
32 pp.
Children’s Press, 1997
ISBN: 0-51-626069-3
Age: 8-12 years
Abstract:Clear and detailed photographs illustrate the process of harvesting
wheat and making it into pasta. Each step is clarified by the fun and lively
text.
Harvest Year
Cris Peterson
32 pp.
Homedale, PA: Boyd Mill Press, 1996
ISBN: 1-56-397571-8
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: This photographic essay pictures foods that are harvested
across the United States. It covers everything from ripe Hawaiian pineapple
in January to Louisiana shrimp in December.
How do Apples Grow?
Betsy Maestro
32 pp.
Harper Collins Children’s Book, 1993
ISBN: 0-06-445117-8
Age: 5-9 years
Abstract: Have you ever eaten part of a flower? You have if you have
eaten an apple. Find out how an apple grows from a bud to a flower to a piece
of fruit.
How My Family Lives in America
Susan Kuklin
40 pp.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992
ISBN: 0-68-982221-9
Age: 5-7 years
Abstract: This book tells the story of three children, each with an
immigrant parent. For each family, the food they eat, the names of different
dishes and their eating customs are discussed. The book includes three recipes
-- one African, one Puer to Rican and one Taiwanese.
The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body
Joanna Cole
40 pp.
Scholastic Trade, 1990
ISBN: 0-59-041427-5
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Part of The Magic School Bus series. Details the process
of digestion through a journey inside the body.
My First Kwanzaa Book
Deborah M. Newton Chocolate
32 pp.
Scholastic, 1999
ISBN: 0-43-912926-5
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: This picture book tells the story of family customs celebrated
during Kwanzaa and why food is such an important part of this celebration.
The Surprise Garden
Zoe Hall
32 pp.
Scholastic, 1998
ISBN: 0-59-010075-0
Age: 5-9 years
Abstract: The Surprise Garden introduces young readers to the excitement
of watching plants grow. Best of all, each seed is an engaging mystery that
will encourage children to grow surprise gardens of their own.
The Tortilla Factory
Gary Paulsen
32 pp.
Harcourt Brace, 1998
ISBN:0-15-201698-8
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Explains how a corn seed becomes a tortilla. Workers till
the black soil, operate the clanking machinery of the factory, and drive the
trucks to deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow
seeds.
What Food is This?
Rosemarie Hausherr
40 pp.
Scholastic, Inc., 1994
ISBN: 0-59-046583-X
Age: 5-9 years
Abstract: Discusses in question-and-answer format eighteen different
foods representing the four food groups. Provides additional information for
kids on nutrition, healthy eating habits, and meal preparation. Questions
are printed beneath the pict ure, such as "What food comes from grass
that an animal has eaten?" or "What food grows without seeing the
sun?" An appealing book.
Apple Farmer Annie
Monica Wellington
24 pp.
Hong Kong: Dutton Children’s Books, 2001
ISBN: 0-52-546727-0
Age: 3-5 years
Abstract: Annie the Apple Farmer saves her most beautiful apples to
sell fresh at the farmer’s market in the city. She picks plenty of sweet,
crunchy apples and makes apple sauce, apple cider, and baked apple treats.
The Apple Pie Tree
Zac Hall
32 pp.
Scholastic, Inc., 1996
ISBN: 0-59-062382-6
Age: 3-8 years
Abstract: Colorful illustrations follow each season as an apple tree
grows leaves, fragrant blossoms, and tiny green apples. Soon the fruit is
big, red, and ready to be picked. It’s time to make an apple pie! Includes
an apple pie recipe on the last page.
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food
Stan and Jan Berenstain
30 pp.
Random House, 1995
ISBN: 0-39-487217-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract:Improving health and fitness by eating nutritious meals and
snacks and increasing physical activity is the central theme of this colorfully
illustrated children’s book about the Berenstain Bear family.
The Big Hungry Bear
Don and Audrey Woods
30 pp.
Child’s Play Publishers, 2000
ISBN: 0-85-953659-9
Age: 2-4 years
Abstract:Little Mouse will do anything to save his strawberry from
the big hungry bear.
Blueberries for Sal
Robert McCloskey
54 pp.
New York: Viking Press, 1976
ISBN: 0-67-017591-9
Age: Preschool
Abstract: In this children’s book Sal and Little Bear get separated
from their mothers while they are finding blueberries. Each of them thinks
she sees or hears her mother, but they are mistaken and are heading towards
the wrong mother. Before ea ch is reunited with her respective mother, each
youngster meets a family of birds. The story notes the different purposes
of the human family and the bear family.
Bread and Jam for Francis
Russel Hoben
31 pp.
Harper and Row, 1964
ISBN: 0-06-022359-6
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A perfect antidote for children who make limited food choices.
Francis’ food jag is short-lived once her parents begin serving her bread
and jam for every meal and snack. In the end she agrees with her friend Albert
who declares, " I think it’s nice that there are different kinds of lunches
and breakfasts and dinners and snacks. I think eating is nice."
The Carrot Seed
Ruth Krauss
32 pp.
Harper Trophy, 1989
ISBN: 0-06-443210-6
Age: 3-6 years
Abstract: A classic story about a little boy who plants a carrot seed
that becomes a carrot.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Judi Barrett
32 pp.
Athenuem, 1978
ISBN: 0-68-930647-4
Age:4-8 years
Abstract: Life is delicious in the town of Chew & Swallow where
it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers.
Dumpling Soup
Jama Kim Rattigan
32 pp.
Little, Brown & Co., 1998
ISBN: 0-31-673445-4
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A young Hawaiian girl tries to make dumplings for her family's
New Year celebration. This story celebrates the joyful mix of food, customs
and languages of many cultures.
D.W. the Picky Eater
Marc Tolon Brown
24 pp.
Little, Brown & Company, 1995
ISBN: 0-31-611048-5
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Arthur the aardvark's sister is a picky eater. The family
leaves her at home when they go out to eat until D.W. decides she might be
missing something good by being so picky.
Growing Vegetable Soup
Lois Ehlert
32 pp.
Econo-Clad Books, 1999
ISBN: 0-15-232575-1
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: This colorful juvenile work relates the story of a father
and child who plant a vegetable garden and harvest it in order to make vegetable
soup. Recipes for vegetable soup are included.
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Marjorie Priceman
32 pp.
New York: Knopf, 1996
ISBN:0-67-988083-6
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Since the market is closed, the reader is led around the
world to gather the ingredients for making apple pie. The recipe is included.
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
Lauren Child
32 pp.
Candlewick Press, 2000
ISBN: 0-76-361188-3
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract:Sometimes Charlie has to give his little sister her dinner
and this is difficult because Lola is a very fussy eater. Charlie tries something
new which shows that children’s tastes are often based on preconception rather
than on taste buds .
Little Whistle’s Dinner Party
Cynthia Rylant
28 pp.
New York: Hartcourt Inc., 2001
ISBN: 0-15-201079-3
Age: 3-7 years
Abstract: Little Whistle wakes up one night feeling quite hungry, so
he invites all of his Toytown friends to a special dinner party.
Never Take a Pig Out to Lunch and Other Poems
Nadine Bernard Westcott
64 pp.
New York: Orchard Books, 1998
ISBN: 0-53-107098-0
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A collection of 50 poems and traditional rhymes about food
and eating.
Oliver’s Fruit Salad
Vivian French
32 pp.
Orchard Books, 1998
ISBN: 0-53-130087-0
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Oliver’s wonderful grandfather grows fruit tastier than anything
from a can or bottle - or so Oliver tells his mother. But it doesn’t mean
Oliver will eat any of this fruit. His clever grandparents get Oliver to try
fruit salad - and he loves it! Bright, bold illustrations make this funny
book a feast for the eyes.
Oliver’s Milk Shake
Vivian French
32 pp.
Orchard Books, 2001
ISBN: 0-53-130304-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract:Oliver is a picky eater but his Aunt Jen is determined to
change his ways. Oliver learns to like milk through a visit to the farm and
Aunt Jen’s yummy milk shakes. This story is full of colorful pictures.
Oliver’s Vegetables
Vivian French
32 pp.
Orchard Books, 1995
ISBN: 0-53-109462-6
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Oliver visits his grandparents and hopes to find the potatoes
so he can have the only vegetable he likes - french fries. But first he must
find the potatoes in the garden, and in the process he tries and likes all
the vegetables!
Peanut Butter, Apple Butter, Cinnamon Toast: Food Riddles for You to
Guess
Argentina Palacios.
28 pp.
Austin, Texas: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1992
ISBN: 0-81-146745-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A book of food riddles for young children.
Pete’s a Pizza
William Steig
32 pp.
Harper Collins Juvenilee Books, 1998
ISBN: 0-06-205157-1
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Pete is sad - he can’t go out to play with his friends because
it is raining. His Dad thinks Pete will cheer up if he is made into a pizza!
Easy-to-read and very entertaining.
Scrambled Egg Super!
Dr. Seuss
54 pp.
Econo-Clad Books, 1999
ISBN: 0-39-480085-0
Age: 3-7 years
Abstract: Peter T. Hooper narrates his search for a variety of eggs
from different birds to cook his special recipe for scrambled eggs. He hunts
for different kinds of eggs because eggs from hens always taste the same.
After his search, he descri bes his recipe for his special scrambled eggs.
Stone Soup
Marcia Brown
32 pp.
Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1974
ISBN: 0-68-492296-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract:Three hungry soldiers come to town to ask for something to
eat, and instead, teach the village people how to make soup out of stones.
A lesson in generosity is taught in the midst of a grand feast.
Sweet Dream Pie
Audrey Woods
30 pp.
New York: Blue Sky Press, 1998
ISBN: 0-59-096204-3
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Imagine a pie made of chocolate, jelly beans, licorice sticks,
cookies, gumdrops, butterscotch, and every sweet thing you love. Don’t eat
too much though, or you’re sure to get a stomach ache. The underlying lesson:
eat sweets in modera tion.
Sweet Potato Pie
Anne F. Rockwell
30 pp.
Random House, 1996
ISBN: 0-67-986440-7
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract:A lighthearted and easy-to-read rhyming story follows a family
who meets around the table where Grandma has presented her famous baked sweet
potato pie.
This is the Bread I Baked for Ned
Crescent Dragonwagon and Isadore Selzer
32 pp.
Aladdin Paperbacks, 1999
ISBN: 0-68-982353-3
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Glenda bakes bread for Ned. When Ned gets home, he brings
many friends. They eat, enjoying the bread with their meal. This is a fun,
rhyming story with colorful illustrations.
Today is Monday
Eric Carle
32 pp.
New York: Philomel Books, 1993
ISBN: 0-39-923605-8
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: Each day of the week brings a new food. When Sunday arrives,
children from around the world gather to share their favorite foods.
Too Many Tamales
Gary Soto
32 pp.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1993
ISBN: 0-69-811412-4
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: While helping make tamales for Christmas dinner, Maria tries
on her mother¹s ring. When she realizes the ring is missing, her cousins come
to the rescue.
Tops and Bottoms
Janet Stevens
30 pp.
Harcourt Brace and Company, 1995
ISBN:0-15-292851-0
Age: 4-8 years
Abstract: A story about a lazy bear and his rabbit friend who grows
different crops on the bear’s land. Before each crop grows, the bear and the
rabbit agree on who will get the tops and who will get the bottoms. Each time,
the hare grows a crop which makes him the "winner" in the deal.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
A list of children’s cookbooks organized by three age categories: (1) The
Preschool Years; (2) The Middle Years; and (3) The Teenage Years. A fourth
category lists children's storybooks that include recipes.
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/programs/food/staff/fourh/cookbooks.html
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin provides the Kid’s Place Reading Scene. This online book
group for kids suggests titles specific to grade levels. Look for the current
feature or browse through the list of favorites.
http://www.eduplace.com/readingscene/index.html
Michigan Team Nutrition
This link provides lists of food related books and physical activity books
to encourage children to live a healthy lifestyle.
http://tn.fcs.msue.msu.edu/booklist.html
University of Missouri Family Nutrition Education Programs
Children’s books that encourage healthy eating are listed here.
http://outreach.missouri.edu/fnep/childrensbooks.htm
The University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension Office
A list of children’s books with a positive nutrition message.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/wnep/p3/mmpdfs/9809a.pdf
American School Food Service Association
Visit the Kid’s Zone for jokes, holiday fun, easy recipes, and a book list
for children who want to read more about nutrition. http://www.asfsa.org/kidzone/
California Department of Food and Agriculture
Visit this site to get ideas for a school gardening project, learn about food
safety, get fun and healthy eating tips, and play fun and interactive games.
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/kids/
California Farm Service Agency
California farmers and ranchers grow all kinds of different crops. You’ve
probably seen most of them at the grocery store. You may have even visited
farmer’s markets and have met the farmers who grow your food. This site includes
coloring pages, games and farm facts.
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ca/agforkids.htm
Dairy Council of California
Visit the Kid’s Cooking Corner for fun-to-make and tasty recipes, or try some
fun interactive activities to see how eating well can be fun.
http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/kids/index.html
Dole 5-a-Day Kid’s Website
The Dole 5-a-Day website is an easy-to-use resource for kids. The site is
colorful and lively, and will appeal to the young AND the young-at-heart.
The site includes 5-a-Day Facts, 5-a-Day Fun, 5-a-Day Friends, a Kid’s Cookbook,
Games and Music.
http://www.dole5aday.com/Kids/K_Index.jsp
EPA's Explorer's Club
Want to learn about the environment? Want to share what you know with someone
else? EPA’s website can help you with all sorts of information about the EPA
and the environment.
http://www.epa.gov/kids/
The Family Food Zone
"Fall into step with good nutrition" when you visit the Family Food
Zone. There are recipes kids can make on their own or with a little help from
an adult. Find ideas for Meals in a Hurry, ask your favorite nutrition questions,
enter the Art C ontest, or learn about nutrition in the Family Food Guide.
Each topic is arranged as a "magnet" on a refrigerator, which can
be opened to learn about the food that’s inside. From the National Dairy Council.
http://www.familyfoodzone.com/
FDA Kid’s Home Page
The Food and Drug Administration provides this site where kids can take the
food safety quiz, learn about animals, help inspect a warehouse, or try the
food and drug word find.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/
Florida Citrus Land
In Florida Citrus Land, you can print coloring book pages, do a crossword
puzzle, find recipes for kids, and learn about how orange juice is made. Part
of the official website of the Florida Department of Citrus.
http://www.floridajuice.com/floridacitrus/kids/
Food Safety for Children
The Foodborne Illness Education Information Center provides this page that
links to many children’s websites that address the issue of food safety.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodborne/fbindex/016.htm
Girl Power
Girl Power is the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9-
to 14- year-old girls to make healthy choices early on. This site provides
a number of fun games and acti vity ideas for young girls.
http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/gamespuz/index.htm
Got Milk?
Part of the "Got Milk?" ad campaign to encourage Americans to get
the recommended amount of calcium, this kid’s page offers fun recipes using
milk, teaches fun facts about milk, and allows you to send your friends a
milk-mustache postcard.
http://www.whymilk.com/kidsclub/index.htm
Just For Kids
This site is sponsored by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.
Kids can learn about careers, health and fitness, the weather, history and
current events, and play lots of fun games.
http://ag.udel.edu/extension/fam/4kids.htm
Kid’s Food Cyberclub
Join the Kid’s Food Cyberclub, and you’ll learn about the different foods
in the food groups, serving sizes, how food keeps us well, and many different
food facts. Be a "nutrition sleuth" to learn how to find facts about
nutrition on the web. http://www.kidfood.org/kf_cyber.html
Kid’s Health
Kid’s Health provides articles, games, and interactive activities for
kids. Topics include Staying Healthy, My Body, Growing Up, The Game Closet,
a Glossary of Medical Terms, and Kid’s Health Problems. A resource for kids
(and adults) looking for inform ation on a broad range of health topics.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
Kid’s World Web Page
Brought to you by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, this site takes you on a journey through games, quizzes, and the
worlds of nutrition, food safety, and agricultural information.
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/index.htm
Lunch Buddy
The Lunch Buddy website has fun games to play, or you can watch the latest
episodes of the adventures of Lunch Buddy and his friends.
http://www.lunchbuddy.com/shock_intro.html
Mann’s Broccoli Kid’s Club
All about broccoli! This is Mann’s Kid’s Page where you can find recipes,
play games, learn about the history of broccoli and all its healthy properties.
http://www.broccoli.com/club/clubtoc.htm
Moo-Milk
If you are a milk or cow-lover, this is the site for you! Visit this site
to learn about dairy farms and products, or to play lots of fun games.
http://www.moomilk.com/
The National Center for Environmental Health
The National Center for Environmental Health provides information to kids
on a number of health related topics. The site also provides activities for
kids that teaches them about food, nutrition, and good health.
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/kids/99kidsday/intro.htm
Nutrition Cafe
Be a Nutrition Sleuth, eat at the Have a Bite Café, or play Grab
a Grape. Nutrition information for older children and teenagers.
http://www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/default.html
Nutrition Explorations
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/
Nutrition Explorations gives us this site. Visit the Kid’s Zone for games,
contests, recipes and tips on cooking, and information for kids on why healthy
eating is so important.
Pear Bear Healthy Kids
This kid’s page is part of the Pear Bureau Northwest website. Read through
the Pear Bear chronicles, learn about cooking with the healthy and easy recipes,
or try some of Pear Bear’s favorite activities.
http://www.usapears.com/justforkids/default.asp
The Pizza Farm
The Pizza Farm has been created to demonstrate how food is grown. The
pizza farm is divided into eight pie shaped slices. All of the ingredients
needed to make a farm-fresh pizza are growing or grazing on the Pizza Farm.
http://www.pizzafarm.org/
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Read the "10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity" to
learn how to eat right and build physical activity into your daily routine.
http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.html
Team Nutrition - Fun for Students
Team Nutrition (designed to help implement the Dietary Guidelines in the
National School Lunch Program) provides this kid’s page, complete with games,
fun links to other sites, and a list of resources that will encourage kids
to be healthy.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Students/Fun/index.html
Tennessee Department of Health
This site encourages kids to be healthy by teaching them about nutritious
foods, reminding them to take care of their smiles, providing tips on living
healthy, and teaching them how to stay safe. They can also contribute to the
art gallery and check out the "Tip of the Day."
http://www2.state.tn.us/health/kids/
Texas Partnership for Food Safety Education
Kid’s will learn to "Be Cool," "Chill Out," and "Refrigerate
Promptly." They can also play tic-tac-toe, memory and concentration.
http://www.texasfoodsafety.org/kids/
USDA - Agriculture in the Classroom
Find information on Animals, Food, Science, Ag Fun, Ag Questions, Virtual
Field Trips, and Ag in the Classroom. Each section provides links to other
great educational websites for kids.
http://www.agclassroom.org/
USDA - Kid’s Science Page
The Kid’s Science Page from the National Agricultural Library helps kids
explore different subjects like Animals, the Environment, Food and Nutrition,
General Science, and Plants. Get ideas for a science project or learn about
what its like to be a scien tist.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids/fandn.htm
USDA - Science 4 Kid’s
This is the "Science 4 Kids" page created by the Agricultural
Research Service. The site teaches kids that science is all around them everyday,
and tells about what scientists are finding out about animals, cities, the
environment, farming, ins ects, nutrition, water, and more. Also a great place
to get ideas for science fair projects.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides links to the
kid’s pages on a number of useful websites: the National Cancer Institute,
the National Institute of Environmental Health, the FDA, the National Institute
on Drug Abuse, the NIH, and t he National Bicycle Safety Network.
http://www.hhs.gov/kids/
Cooking With Children: Kid’s In The Kitchen
A site with tips, guidelines and recipes for cooking with 2 to 5 year old
children from the National Network for Child Care.
http://www.nncc.org/Curriculum/fc46_cook.kids.html
Cooking with Kids - Weekly Reader
Cooking fun for parents, caregivers and kids in grades Pre-K, K and 1.
http://www.weeklyreader.com/parents/cooking/cookwk03.asp
Kids in the Kitchen
A web site for kids filled with recipes, information, a cooking magazine
for kids and webQuest, a math mystery game.
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Stu/kmarchis/index.htm
Kids Kings Of The Kitchen
Kids around the world submit their favorite recipe for the yummiest, messiest
food. Creation of the month is a feature where kids choose the #1 recipes
for the month.
http://www.scoreone.com/kids_kitchen/
Kids Kooking - Whole Foods Market
Recipes that taste great and are fast to make. The site also includes helpful
hints.
http://www.wholefoodmarket.com/kids/kooking.html
Kids Stuff - Kitchen Fun For Kids
Here is a site full of healthy recipes and nutrition facts for 7 to 12 Year-Old-Cooks.
The recipes are grouped by meal type.
http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/recipes_articles/
Makestuff.com - Food, Recipes, Cooking Tips
A small site which includes seasonal recipes and cooking tips for cooking
with kids.
http://www.makestuff.com/foodstuff/kids.html
The Wee Kiwis - Cookin for Kids
A website for kids with kid appeal and style. Easy to read recipes and safety
tips.
http://www.weekiwis.com/recipes.html
Child Nutrition and Health http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000008.html#xtocid238185
A collection of websites that discuss the many topics related to child nutrition
and health. The sites fall into one of the following categories: General Information,
Associations/Organizations, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Fun,
Materials and Resources, and Resource Lists. This list has been compiled by
the staff at the Food and Nutrition Information Center.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000008.html#xtocid238185
Kids Can Make a Difference
This educational program for students focuses on the causes of hunger
and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.
The major goal is to stimulate young people to take part in their world and
to teach them that one person ca n make a difference.
http://www.kidscanmakeadifference.org/index.htm
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Acknowledgment is given to the following FNIC reviewers:
Karen Regan, MS, RD, Nutrition Information Specialist
Janice Schneider, MS, RD, Nutrition Information Specialist
This resource list was compiled by:
Denise Jacobs, Nutrition Information Specialist
Desiré Stapley RD, LD, Nutrition Information Specialist
and Sarah Tichar, Dietetic Intern
This publication was developed through a Cooperative Agreement between the Food and Nutrition Information Center and the Department of Nutrition and Food Science in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland.
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