10 Books to Read

Scholarshare, The Sacramento Public Library and News10 have come together to bring you "10 Books to Read," a new local literacy program designed for parents, grandparents and caregivers to read aloud and spend time with their children.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle

The classic story of a hungry caterpillar who eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon, goes to sleep, and wakes up a butterfly.

What Can You Do With a Paleta?

by Carmen Tafolla

A young Mexican American girl celebrates the paleta, an icy fruit popsicle, and the many roles it plays in her lively barrio.

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Chicken Soup With Rice: A Book of Months

by Maurice Sendak

A small boy describes the activities that accompany eating his favorite food, chicken soup with rice, in each month of the year.

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The Doorbell Rang

by Pat Hutchins

Each time the doorbell rings, there are more people who have come to share Ma's wonderful cookies. But will there be enough for everyone?

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Cora Cooks Pancit

by Dorina Lazo Gilmore

When all her older siblings are away, Cora's mother finally lets her help make pancit, a Filipino noodle dish.

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Little Nino's Pizzeria

by Karen Barbour

Tony likes to help his father at their small family restaurant, but everything changes when Little Nino's Pizzeria becomes a fancier place.

Tales for Very Picky Eaters

by Josh Schneider

A father tells outlandish stories to try to get his young son, who is a very picky eater, to try foods he thinks he will not like.

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Bon Appétit! The Delicious Life of Julia Child

by Jessie Hartland

A whimsical picture book biography of Julia Child--chef, author and television personality.

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Yum! Mmmm! Qué Rico!

by Pat Mora

From blueberries to vanilla, indigenous foods of the Americas are celebrated in this collection of haiku and food facts.

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Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World

by Mildred Pitts Walter

During a week at his grandfather's ranch, Justin learns to take care of himself, to take pride in his family history, and even learns to make his grandfather's secret biscuit recipe.

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