Farmers’ Market Book List
Creating monthly book lists is one of our favorite things to do when putting our sensory kits together! Exposure to books is so important for young children as they build language skills.
We love utilizing our local library to keep our book rotation updated! Below are some of our favorite books about fruits and veggies we are excited to share with you!
Books for ages 0-3
Fruits in Suits by Jared Chapman
This fun and simple read is all about when fruits go to the pool! With bright illustrations and descriptive vocabulary this is sure to be a favorite for your little ones.
Vegetables in Pajamas by Jared Chapman
The perfect book for bedtime. Take a look at all of the fun pajamas veggies wear to bed! This is a great companion to Fruits in Suits and can be read again and again!
Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Ehlert
Where do our vegetables come from? Growing Vegetable Soup follows the journey of a soupy dinner from seed, to sprout, to the kitchen. Full of labeled illustrations, this book is a great way to introduce young readers to the process of gardening and where our veggies come from!
Summer Supper by Rubin Pfeffer
A story of supper, from soil to table all told using only words that begin with S! This is such a fun book that will help little ones expand their vocabulary and help appreciate where their meals come from.
We’re Going to the Farmers’ Market by Stefan Page
Come along on a trip to the farmers’ market to get the ingredients for dinner! This rhyming book gives such a cozy fall feel just in time for the changing of seasons. When reading this book be sure to slow down and point out all of the wonderful items on each page to help your child to increase their food vocabulary!
At the Farmers Market by Anna Bardaus
At the Farmers Market is included in each of our September sensory kits! This non-fiction book highlights the produce of each season and is a wonderful vocabulary building book for little readers.
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Crocodile loves watermelon! He could eat it morning, noon and night. But when he swallows a watermelon seed his imagination runs wild with what might happen. This book is not only fun to read, but it also a great way to facilitate a conversation with children about how to navigate their worries.
Books for ages 4+
Off to the Market by Alice Oehr
Take a tour of your local market and learn about the food that fills it! You’ll learn fun food facts and encounter new and exciting foods along the way! A great read for little cooks and lovers of a good meal!
On the Farm, at the Market by Brian Karas
On the farm, workers pick vegetables, collect eggs, and make cheese. At the market the next day, the workers set up their stands and prepare for shoppers to arrive. Amy, the baker at the Busy Bee Café, has a very special meal in mind-and, of course, all the farmers show up at the café to enjoy the results of their hard work.
This informative book introduces children to both local and urban greenmarkets and paints a warm picture of a strong, interconnected community.
Where Does My Food Come From? by Annabel Karmel
This is a cookbook lovers dream book! Each page takes a look at a specific food and how it is made or processed. Young readers will come away knowing exactly what they are eating at dinner. As an added bonus, you will find lots of easy to make recipes incorporating the food featured in the book!
Markets: A World to Discover by Josep Sucarrats
Take a journey around the world and discover what markets look like across the globe! The detailed illustrations and informative text are a treasure chest of information. A great way to increase global awareness and learn about foods you might not see at your local market, this book will be one that can be read for years to come.
The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons
Gail Gibbons brings non-fiction to life for little readers! Learn lots of fun facts and trivia about the vegetables we eat every day. With detailed illustrations, including some fun cross-sections, this is a book that will bring your meals to life!
The Fruits We Eat by Gail Gibbons
The companion book to The Vegetables We Eat, this book provides an in depth look at the differing fruits you can eat! This book not only showcases each unique fruit but also give a picture of the plants fruit grows on!
