Books like Cheese, peas, and chocolate pudding by Betty Van Witsen

A pickle tries to escape being eaten by fleeing through the city streets, pursued by a variety of other food items.

Little Pea hates eating candy for dinner, but his parents will not let him have his spinach dessert until he cleans his plate.

Louise is given all sorts of reasons for eating her peas.

This books is for everyone who wants to learn to cook, or to become a better cook. I'm convinced that the underlying principles of good cooking are the same everywhere. These principles have less to do with recipes and techniques than they do with gathering good ingredients, which for me is the essence of cooking.' Alice WatersWith an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is a must-have book for home cooks. Here you will find Alice's philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering the fundamentals of basic cooking techniques, to preparing delicious, seasonally inspired meals all year long. Always true to her belief that a perfect meal is one that is balanced in texture, colour and flavour, Waters helps us embrace seasonal produce and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery with her as she takes you by the hand and teaches you how to get the most out of your home cooking.

In three separate stories, children help adults solve problems related to food, first by saving a restaurant from being shut down, second by untangling a mess in a spaghetti factory, and finally by selling donuts to raise funds for a stolen car.

ages 4-8; pre-school to gr 3 **"Barbie and Stacie take a road trip! What fun surprises will Barbie think up? This reader encourages children to express themselves creatively through drawing and writing!"--Cover back.** Barbie is going on a road trip! It’s time to pick up Stacie from camp, so Barbie packs a picnic basket and makes a day of it. **This simple, easy-to-read story is interspersed with drawing, labeling, list-making, and fill-in-the-blank exercises to help kids learn to read and write with ease.**