6 books for kids to savour food and reading

6 books for kids to savour food and reading Smitha Menon 4 min read27 Sep 2026, 04: 00 PM IST.

What happened

These delightful reads will support you and your Little One build a healthy relationship with food-that it's okay to let go of control and most importantly, embrace the messiness.

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When I discovered out I was pregnant last year, one of my first thoughts was concerning food. Since much of my profession depends upon the strength and ability of my gut to withstand spice, new flavours and tastes, I was concerned regarding what growing a tiny human would do. Thankfully, I managed to eat a whole spectrum of foods over the nine months, without feeling sick and nauseous. Think everything from spicy tofu and Peking duck in Hong Kong to 12-course tasting menus, tandoori crab and even cheesy nachos at Mumbai's Cream Centre. I happily ate it all while reading regarding how introducing flavour to your baby in the womb helps develop their palate.

The bottom line

Taken together, the developments around 6 books for kids to savour food and reading point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.