12 Children’s Books About Food Habits and Picky Eaters
Posted on April 20, 2021
by April S
Trying to get a child to eat vegetables is bound to result in a battle of wills. Of course, parents simply want what’s best for their children, but trying to convince a small child that eating a well-balanced diet is important to their well-being is not easy. From throwing food on the floor to just sitting there in absolute defiance, trying to outlast a stubborn child who refuses to eat even one pea is enough to make even the most patient parent throw their hands up in the air.
The books in this blog post highlight a variety of food habits. You’ll discover creative stories featuring characters who refuse to eat their veggies. You’ll also find characters who are stuck on eating only one type of food. They are fun and sure to entertain your little one. This post also includes nonfiction books and related articles for parents and caregivers facing challenging mealtimes with children.
Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
No Kimchi for Me!
eAudiobookNope! Never! Not for Me!
eBookWatermelon Madness
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni
Bad Kitty
eBookNight of the Veggie Monster
Princess Penelopea Hates Peas: A Tale of Picky Eating and Avoiding Catastropeas
Felix Eats Up
A Busy Creature's Day Eating: An Alphabetical Smorgasbord
Tales for Very Picky Eaters
eAudiobookEvery Night is Pizza Night
eBookNonfiction Books for Parents and Caregivers
The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Your Child to Eat and Eat Healthy
eAudiobookHelping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-By-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion and Feeding Disorders
eBookThe Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes
eBookRelated Articles
8 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Become More Adventurous – Eatright.org
10 Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters – Healthychildren.org
13 Proven Strategies for Picky Eaters – Parents.com
The 6 Types of Picky Eater – And How to Get Them to Eat – Parents.com
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