Picture books tagged with: eating

Through the Eyes of Me

A useful picture book to simply explain autism to children, it is a positive exploration of how a young girl with autism perceives the world.

This book would be a good choice for children who have experienced trauma in their lives which has left them feeling anxious in new situations. Also relevant for children who are struggling with transitions such as moving house, changing school or moving from one family to another.

My Circus Adventure (egg free)

An appealing and positive book which teaches children about food allergies, and provides children who have an allergy with strategies to keep them safe and well.

Lulu’s Lunch

May encourage a fussy eater to try a wider variety of foods 'just as Lulu does'.

My Picnic Adventure (wheat and gluten free)

An appealing and positive book which teaches children about food allergies, and provides children who have an allergy with strategies to keep them safe and well.

My Zoo Adventure (dairy free)

An appealing and positive book which teaches children about food allergies, and provides children who have an allergy with strategies to keep them safe and well.

Lunchbox: The Story of Your Food

This fun and informative book about food and its production may stimulate a child's interest in good nutrition and food provenance. Knowing more about the process and effort that have gone into farming and producing the food may also discourage a child from wasting food.

My Seaside Adventure: Nut Free

An appealing and positive book which teaches children about food allergies, and provides children who have an allergy with strategies to keep them safe and well.

Peas!

This book may encourage a child who is reluctant to eat vegetables to give them a try. It's also a good introduction to the 'green' issue of food miles, and may make children appreciate the effort and resources that go into getting food onto their plates.

I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!

A good choice of picture book to share with a child who is reluctant to wash their hands.

Tiger Livy

The story acknowledges the struggles of children with serious chronic illnesses and suggests some simple child-friendly coping strategies. It inspires empathy, patience and resilience/grit in young readers.

When a Dragon Comes to Stay

This lovely picture book promotes positive behaviour, but also gently suggests that even the most good-mannered and co-operative amongst us may struggle to be 'good' sometimes. A great starting point for a conversation about manners, treating others well and sharing.

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato

This book may encourage children to try new foods and promotes healthy eating

Lunch Boxes (Talking It Through)

Many different kinds of food and ways of eating healthily are shown to be fun and interesting. Diabetes, food allergies and vegetarianism are considered alongside broader concerns such as limiting sugary and fried food.

At Home (Why Manners Matter)

This book covers the important aspects of living with others under the same roof while also providing good examples of the little things that can make life much more agreeable for everyone. It is written in a language that children can easily understand.

Freddy Goes Flying: The Important Lesson of Flying with an Allergy

This picture book for young children is about travelling with a severe food allergy.

Oliver’s Vegetables

A clever book to encourage children to try new foods.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A perfect choice for a small child to escape into, the book also may encourage a child to choose fruit and vegetables over sweets and biscuits (the caterpillar eats a 'nice green leaf' to soothe his tummy ache after munching through lots of junk food!)

Eat Up, Max and Millie

An appealing board book for young children which may encourage them to try a wider range of foods and enjoy healthier eating.

Freddy Meets Bones: The Pirate Who Was Allergic to Fish

This is a gentle and informative picture book for young children about severe food allergy and anaphylaxis.

Oliver’s Fruit Salad

May encourage a child to make healthier eating choices and try new foods.

Too Pickly!

Fussy eaters may be able to identify with the boy in the story, which may provide an opportunity for a discussion on eating habits. There is space in the back of the book to write in a child's favourite foods.

Ready, Steady, Grow!

Describing to the very young positive things they can do to help their bodies grow strong and healthy. May also reassure a child eager to 'be grown up' that each day, little by little, they are moving towards this. Personal safety issues, healthy eating and good hygiene are also touched upon.