Best Children's Diet & Nutrition Books of 2025

The Indestructibles: Baby, Let's Eat! is an excellent book for babies to explore a variety of delicious foods in a fun way. The book is chew-proof, rip-proof, and 100% washable, making it safe for babies to hold, grab, chew, pull, and bend. The bright pictures and few words encourage dialogic reading, making it an emergent literacy tool. The book is lightweight and portable, making it perfect for the diaper bag and travel. Overall, this book is a great addition to any baby's library and provides a unique and durable reading experience for both babies and parents.

The Food Network Magazine's Kids Cookbooks has released a new addition to their collection, The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook. With over 150 easy-to-follow recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts, this cookbook is perfect for young chefs. It also includes special fake-out cakes and choose-your-own-adventure recipes, making it an exceptional introduction to cooking. The book is visually stunning, with color photos and tips from the pros. The bonus food games, quizzes, and coloring book pages provide fun for the whole family. Overall, The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook is an excellent resource for families looking to get cooking together.

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert is a colorful and engaging alphabet book for preschoolers that introduces them to fruits and vegetables from around the world. The book features vibrant watercolor collages of each food item, making them look appealing even to vegetable haters. The glossary at the end of the book provides interesting facts about each food, including pronunciation, botanical information, origin and history, and occasional mythological references. This board book edition is perfect for introducing toddlers to the mysteries of endive, kiwifruit, and papaya. Overall, this book is an excellent choice for parents and children to explore and sample exotic new foods at mealtime.

Indestructibles: Bebé, vamos a comer! / Baby, Let's Eat! is a bilingual book for babies that is chew-proof, rip-proof, nontoxic, and 100% washable. The book is designed to be explored by babies with their hands and mouths, and it features a rainbow of delicious foods. Babies can learn about different fruits and vegetables while they play with the book, and parents can rest assured that it is safe and durable. This book is a great addition to any baby's library, and it makes a unique and thoughtful gift for new parents.

My Magical Foods is a children's nutrition book that teaches kids about healthy eating habits through fun and engaging storytelling. Author Becky Cummings uses the natural appeal of animals and the wonders of nature to show children how fruits and vegetables are some of the best foods on the planet. The book also offers tips and ideas to motivate children to choose healthy snacks and meals. This book is an excellent resource for parents and educators who want to instill healthy eating habits in young children in a fun and interactive way.

My First Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen Kids is an excellent collection of 60 beginner recipes that encourage math and science knowledge, kitchen skills development, and knowledge about ingredient choices, with a focus on preparation equipment and methods. From simple after-school snacks to family meals and holiday celebration recipes, each recipe is developed by America's Test Kitchen Kids before being kid-tested and kid-approved. The book empowers the youngest chefs to enter the kitchen, engage their creativity and have fun while cooking. This cookbook stands out from the rest because it explores the testing process and why that recipe works better than others. The lovely contemporary color photos of kids in the kitchen make it a delightful collection for children aged 5-8.

The Disney Princess Cookbook is a perfect addition to any child's bookshelf who loves to cook. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and photographs of kid-friendly recipes inspired by the Princesses. From Rapunzel's Frying Pan Eggs to Ariel's Sea Turtle Cupcakes, the cookbook offers step-by-step instructions and helpful tips from the Princesses themselves. The book is not only a great way to introduce children to cooking but also encourages them to be creative in the kitchen. Overall, the Disney Princess Cookbook is a delightful and unique addition to the Children's Diet & Nutrition Books category.

The Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists is a must-have for young chefs who are curious about the science of food. With over 75 kid-tested recipes and experiments, this book from America's Test Kitchen Kids helps readers understand why food behaves the way it does. From skillet pizza to chocolate popcorn and galactic mirror cake, the recipes are as delicious as they are educational. The book is perfect for emerging scientists who want to feel confident in the kitchen and learn the basics of food science in a fun and engaging way.

The Disney Villains Cookbook is a fun and enchanting way for kids to learn how to cook. Featuring 50 beginner-friendly recipes inspired by Disney's classic villains, readers can enjoy crafting wickedly delicious treats while admiring captivating illustrations of the characters. The book includes an introduction to kitchen basics, difficulty ratings for each recipe, and an index of dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. With beautiful food photography on every spread, this cookbook is sure to inspire young chefs. Overall, this cookbook is a fantastic addition to any Disney or children's cookbook collection.

I Can Eat a Rainbow is a colorful and engaging book that teaches young children the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into their diets. The book features a rainbow of fruits and vegetables that children can color while they learn about healthy eating habits. It is a great addition to any children's book collection, especially for parents who want to encourage healthy eating habits in their children. The fact that it is featured in EFNEP funded by the USDA, SNAP and MyPlate is a testament to its effectiveness in promoting healthy eating habits among children.