Food Around the World Coloring and Activity Book for Grades 1-3

Take kids on a food around the world journey with 30 global dishes to color, cook, and explore.

This coloring and activity book blends creativity, cooking, and culture into one tasty adventure for young learners.

Grades 1-3 students join Ava Wingfield and her mischievous cat Piper as they travel the globe tasting sizzling tacos, fluffy pierogi, and sweet koeksisters along the way.

What’s Inside

• Black-and-white illustrations of 30 famous dishes to color
• Fun facts and history behind each country’s signature food
• Creative activities — design your own Poutine toppings, color a plate of Sushi, and more
• Easy, step-by-step kid-friendly recipes for hands-on cooking fun
• Food-themed puzzles and challenges
• A passport-style journey through global cultures and cuisines

Explore Flavors From Around the World

Americas Flavors: tacos, empanadas, tamales, ceviche, and poutine bring the bold, comforting flavors of North and South America to the page.

European Classics: pizza, crêpes, pierogi, goulash, and sauerbraten highlight beloved comfort foods from across Europe.

Asian Delights: sushi, bulgogi, pho, tom yum soup, and curry showcase the rich, aromatic dishes of Asia.

Middle Eastern & African Tastes: hummus, falafel, shakshuka, jollof rice, and fufu introduce vibrant dishes from the Middle East and Africa.

Sweet Treats Around the World: pavlova, churros, baklava, bibingka, and koeksisters cover some of the world’s most delightful desserts.

Kid-Friendly Recipes: easy, step-by-step recipes let young chefs help in the kitchen and recreate dishes straight from the book.

Why Cultural Food Exploration Matters for Kids

Designed for grades 1-3, this food around the world activity book encourages curiosity and cultural appreciation by helping kids explore different traditions through food.

It blends creativity and learning every step of the way, building cultural appreciation, global knowledge, kitchen confidence, and creative expression.

For families who want to keep the food-and-culture learning going, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Kids Eat Right program offers helpful resources on cooking with children.

Your Culinary World Tour

The journey takes off with Ava and Piper on a tasty world adventure, landing first in the Americas for tacos, empanadas, and ceviche.

From there it tours Europe’s pizza, crêpes, and pierogi, then heads into Asia for sushi, bulgogi, and pho.

The trip wraps up in the Middle East and Africa with hummus and jollof rice, ending with a final passport stamp and a recipe to try at home.

30 Dishes Featured in This Book

Kids will meet tacos from Mexico, pizza from Italy, sushi from Japan, bulgogi from Korea, crêpes from France, and pavlova from New Zealand.

The lineup also includes churros, poutine, curry, hummus, falafel, borscht, shakshuka, empanadas, bibingka, baklava, tom yum soup, sauerbraten, pierogi, fufu, pho, jollof rice, scones, goulash, ceviche, tamales, samosas, koeksisters, three sisters stew, and paella — 30 dishes from every corner of the globe.

Perfect for Homeschool, Classroom, and Gifting

This food around the world book is designed for young learners in grades 1-3 who love fun facts and hands-on activities.

It blends coloring, puzzles, and easy recipes into one interactive experience that’s perfect for classrooms, birthdays, and budding young chefs.

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This is an instant digital download, so kids can start their food around the world adventure right away.

Building Confidence One Page at a Time

Every stamp on the passport page marks a new country explored, a new dish colored, and a new recipe tried in the kitchen.

With Ava Wingfield and Piper as guides, this food around the world activity book turns cultural learning into a creative, confidence-building adventure kids will want to revisit again and again.