Joshua David Stein Books

A whimsical read-aloud of delicious answers to ridiculous questions about what can -- and cannot -- be done in the kitchen! Food critic and author Joshua David Stein tackles the world of cookery with his signature quirk and charm. From the practical ("Can I fry a scoop of gelato?") to the playful ("Do frozen peas grow on frozen trees?"), each vignette features an engaging question and a satisfying reveal, all revolving around the preparation of food. The simple yet sophisticated hand-drawings by Julia Rothman provide authenticity and a balance of seriousness to the silliness at hand. Incorporating humor, word play, logic and illogic, foreign foods, and even some cookbook vocabulary, this read-aloud book offers children facts to share and maybe even the impetus to get involved in the kitchen!

Chronicling the journey of a Top Chef star, this memoir highlights Kwame Onwuachi's rise to fame in the culinary world against the backdrop of his challenging upbringing in the Bronx and Nigeria. Adapted for young adults, it showcases his resilience and determination, offering inspiration through his story of overcoming adversity to achieve success in the competitive food industry.

A whimsical–yet factual–series of questions and answers about the things we eat... and don't eat! Food critic Joshua David Stein whets the appetite of young readers with a wondrous and informative approach to talking about food. This humorous, stylized and entirely unexpected set of food facts will engage both good eaters and resisters alike. With questions both practical ("Can you eat a sea urchin?") and playful ("Do eggs grow on eggplants?"), this read-aloud text offers young children facts to share and the subtle encouragement to taste something new! Food and textile illustrator Julia Rothman brings an authenticity to the text that Stein has written from the heart, for his own three year-old and for pre-schoolers everywhere. Created for ages 3-5 years

"Cooking for kids is a cookbook for families - featuring real-life recipes from great chefs in thirty countries around the world. These 100 recipes--for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and treats--are what they make for their kids at home. Each chef offers a glimpse into their own kitchen and life, as they cook for culinary-curious and healthy eaters, and serve delicious food that the whole family will enjoy."--Back cover.

Bounce along with this rhyming read-aloud about all kinds of balls From footballs to eyeballs, beach balls to meatballs, if you can roll it, this book has it! With his signature whimsy and wordplay, author Joshua David Stein compares and contrasts different kinds of balls in this part-reference, part-comedy act. The book invites readers to identify various sports balls, while simultaneously weaving in a whole selection of unexpected rollable objects. A winning formula for every young reader who loves to kick, throw, catch, or giggle.