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Little Books Tasty Collection 3-book gift box set featuring Pasta, Cheese, and Fungi board books by Chunky Deli.
Little Books Tasty Collection box set with fanned-out Little Book of Pasta, Cheese, and Fungi, Chunky Deli.
Chunky Deli product photo: Close-up of the green cover of "Little Book of Pasta" by Caitlin Renee Steuer and Christina Sicoli, displayed on a white background.
Little Book of Pasta by Chunky Deli. Farfalle page showing bow-tie pasta character and phonetic pronunciation on orange.
Chunky Deli product photo: The orange cover of "Little Book of Cheese" featuring a vibrant red spot in the center, surrounded by illustrations of feta, gorgonzola, and swiss cheese characters, laid flat on a white background.
Open spread of the children's board book "Little Book of Cheese" featuring cartoon slice of American cheese and rhyming text.
Chunky Deli product photo: Close-up of the dark blue cover of "Little Book of Fungi" by Caitlin Renee Steuer and Christina Sicoli, featuring a brown spot mushroom design and displayed on a white background.
Open Little Book of Fungi board book displaying an illustrated Lion's Mane mushroom on a brown page spread.
Chunky Deli product image: Hand holding the "Little Books Tasty Collection" to demonstrate its approximate 6-inch size.

Little Books: Tasty Collection

$35.99 Regular price $38.97

The Little Books Tasty Collection features three board books: Little Book of Pasta, Little Book of Cheese, and Little Book of Fungi. 

You've found the perfect first read for a little one destined for dinner parties! The Little Books: Tasty Collection is the ultimate first story for the baby of food lovers, hosts, and explorers. This 3 board book box set introduces infants, toddlers, and young children to the charming world of unique ingredients: Pasta, Cheese, and Fungi (Mushrooms). It's a witty, interactive baby book experience that turns mealtime and storytime into a playful exploration of delicious, real-world foods.

Why you’ll love this collection of little books

  • YOUR FUTURE FOODIE STARTER SET: Together, they form a baby essential culinary collection that encourages togetherness and a love of diverse foods from day one. These chunky deli books are crafted for early development and are a refreshing alternative to standard baby books, making them a smart addition to any baby registry.

  • DISCOVER SHAPES, TEXTURES, AND RHYMES: Moving beyond the basic "A is for Apple," these educational baby books use vibrant colors and expressive illustrations to teach more complex concepts like shapes (farfalle, rotelle), textures (creamy brie, ribbed gorgonzola), and origins. The clever text is full of phonics and rhymes, making them a joy to read aloud for both parents and children. They are the perfect length for a quick mealtime primer or a final bedtime story.

  • THE IDEAL GENDER NEUTRAL BABY GIFT: Say goodbye to generic presents. Gifting this tasty collection is a thoughtful statement that celebrates a new arrival with personality-driven gifting. This three-book set is a standout choice for parents with a passion for Italian food, cooking, or gardening. It's a durable, infant book collection that fosters curiosity and will earn you a spot as the most original gift-giver at the baby shower.

The Perfect Choice For...

This culinary-themed baby gift is a brilliant surprise for a first birthday, baby shower, or holiday, especially for foodie parents and new parents who love to cook and explore. It’s an easy gender gender-neutral baby gift that also serves as a high-quality toddler learning book set. This collection is a smart, clever choice that sets the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and a great palate!

Every Box Set Will Help You Discover:

  • Diverse Pasta Shapes: An introduction to seven unique noodles like Macaroni, Lasagna, and Farfalle in the Little Book of Pasta.

  • A World of Cheese: Exploring eight different cheeses, including Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Brie, in the little book of cheese.

  • Fascinating Fungi: Learning about unique mushrooms like Chanterelle, Morel, and Lion's Mane in the Little Book of Fungi.

  • Durable & Safe: Chunky board books sized perfectly for little hands and endless exploration by babies and toddlers.

  • Conceptual Learning: Built-in lessons on colors, shapes, textures, and basic food geography.

  • Phonics & Vocabulary: Rhythmic, clear language to support language development in infants (0-12 months) and toddlers (ages 1-4 years).

Get this essential culinary collection and inspire a budding little chef today!

Little Books: Tasty Collection
Publication Date: May 2024
ISBN: 979-8-9887891-3-0
Age: 0-4 years old
Size: 6 x 6 inch Board Books
Length: 18 Page Books (Total 54 Pages)

Caitlin Steuer - Author
Christina Krol (Sicoli) - Author / Illustrator

Playful Designs | A bookshelf favorite! Each book has vibrant, colorful illustrations, making storytime captivating, and sparking conversation with every page. 

Smart Fun | Beyond ABCs! Each book offers unique, engaging educational value. With clever writing to introduce new vocabulary and concepts, kids and grown-ups are sure to discover and learn together.

Perfect Gift | A creative and thoughtful gift for the kids in your life. Our books help gifters share their passions in a unique and kid-friendly way. Encouraging long lasting connections and memories to come.


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Little Books: Tasty Collection

$35.99 Regular price $38.97

Delightful board book featuring bright colors, clever rhymes about pasta shapes, and pronunciation guides. Customers said it's "adorable" and perfect for baby showers and gifts. High quality, durable pages withstand toddlers. Some noted steep pricing and occasional shipping damage, but praised responsive customer service.

  • 5 stars: 895 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 48 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 11 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (0%)
  • 1 star: 5 (1%)
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Etsy c.

Super cute book, great quality.

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Gabrielle J.

Customer service was speedy and great! This collection is adorable and I can’t wait to read them to my baby

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Gabrielle J.

Customer service was great, and the book is adorable

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Darian
Cute but came a tiny bit damaged

Super cute but mine came a bit blemished and is curved/ bent

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Jenny
Fun Books

I love these books. They're fun to read and the colors are bright for kiddos. Very durable and the box it comes in makes for easy storage to put away. My kids love them.

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Tess
Entertaining and easy for a baby to see

Oh man, I love these books and so does my 3-month-old. The pictures are richly saturated and the foods make simple shapes she can enjoy. The prose is a little odd in places. There's one line in the tomatoes book where it describes tomatoes as a “construction,” in order to have it rhyme with the next line. But they're good for educating about these foods. Since I'm apparently a child, I enjoyed the mention of what happens after you eat enoki mushrooms. I've been reading one or two of the books to my baby every day for the past few weeks, and they've held up wonderfully. No bending or fraying yet. Pretty reasonable value for the set.

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JessJo31
So adorable, really unique and informative!

I got these books on a complete whim. My 1 year old loves to flip through books on her own so I need books that will hold up to her handling. When I first got them, I honestly thought they looked a little weird. But they were bright and vibrant so I read through them all, and they're actually really great! Such a fun way to teach kids about different types of foods. I learned a few things myself actually! They're perfect for little hands, and the photos keep the kiddo interested. As surprised as I am to say it, these are probably our new favorite books!The biggest stand out to me is that usually informative books are so boring. These have rhymes and stories to keep interest high. I read them at night to my 1 year old, 4 year old and 7 year old and they all loved them!

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Shelby
Can't wait to read them with little one

Very cute books with clear graphics and fun poems. My little one isn't at the reading for herself she yet, but I can't wait to read these to her and introduce her to food we don't eat in the regular in picture form. The pages feel durable which is good because we have a book slapper.

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Escargot58
Really special collection.

I love this little collection of books. I think it brings a great learning to children. Each book consisting of cookies, fungi, pasta, cheese and tomatoes teaches kids about the different foods. It makes them fun for learning and reading. The pages are a thick pressed board type that is shiny with really fun, cute illustrations. The specific book I chose to show is the Pasta book. The example page shows the elbow macaroni with the pronunciation of the word as well as a little information about it. Not every book in the collection does this, but I do like this aspect of this one. My grandkids will eventually get to have these to go along with their play kitchen. I think it can help children to maybe become more open to trying new and different foods as well as improving their reading skills.

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Daniel t.G.
Adorable Little Book Set for Future Foodies

This 5-piece culinary board book set for babies is so cute. It comes packaged in a really nice box, which makes it feel giftable right away. Mine had a dented corner but it was minor. And will likely look much worse when my kid is done with it but still...The books themselves are a good, sturdy thickness, which is always important for babies and toddlers who aren't exactly gentle with pages, am I right?! The images are bright and colorful, and while the designs are simple, they're still engaging and interesting for little ones.Overall, these are such a fun pick, especially for a foodie family. Definitely a great buy for babies and toddlers.

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Pat R.
Future Foodie Literature

A great buy for the culinary family. This is such a cute fun take on kids "food" books. It's definitely catered more for my older todller than my infant but I found myself reading it to both of them during story time. My daughter loves going through each of the books as we read them together.The books itself are packaged in a set and are easy to store. The illustrations are vibrant and colorful. The stories are written in fun rhymes. I'm surprised by some of the names of foods that I didn't even know existed! It's also very durable and good quality. The pages are of very thick card stock so we don't foresee any rips from either of our kids if they get their hands on it unsupervised.Makes for a great gift too!

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Katie B.
The cutest set of books

I genuinely love this book set. It's one of the most unique collections we own, and it's been a favorite with our child - and honestly, the adults too. Right away, the quality stood out. The board books are thick and sturdy, the kind that can handle real toddler life (chewing, tossing, aggressive page-turning…). The size is great for little hands to hold on their own, and the rounded corners make them feel safe and durable. They don't feel flimsy or disposable. You can tell they were made to last.The content is really what makes them special, though. Each book focuses on a different food theme - cheese, pasta, fungi, tomatoes, cookies - which is such a fun and unexpected concept for baby books. The rhymes are clever without being grating (which is important when you're reading the same book over and over in one day). They flow well out loud and don't feel awkward or forced. The illustrations are bold and high-contrast enough to grab a baby's attention, but they still have a slightly sophisticated feel that keeps older toddlers interested too.I also appreciate how they introduce a wide range of foods in a positive, curious way. It's not just the usual “safe” toddler fare. Seeing things like different pasta shapes, mushrooms, and cheeses presented as fun and normal feels like a small but meaningful way to encourage food curiosity early on.Design-wise, they're beautiful. They actually look nice sitting out on a coffee table or bookshelf, which isn't something I say about most kids' books. They'd make such a good baby shower or first birthday gift - especially for parents who love cooking or just appreciate thoughtful design.We reach for these constantly, and they've become part of our regular rotation. Between the durability, the creativity, and the genuinely enjoyable writing, this set feels special. If you want a baby or toddler book gift that's a little different - smart, stylish, and fun - this one's a winner.

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smopoim86
Feed the curious books are so cool

As a parent, I'm genuinely impressed with these books. They're not just bright and fun to look at they're actually packed with information in a way little ones can understand. Even I've learned a few things reading them together!The sturdy cardboard pages are perfect for tiny hands and have held up really well. I love how they introduce pasta, fungi, cheese, tomatoes, cookies, and even colors in such a creative, unique way completely different from most children's books we own. My little one just soaks it all in.For the quality, the price feels more than fair. These have quickly become favorites in our home.

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Megaraheart
Beautiful, toddler‑friendly board books and a great gift idea.

This set features three premium board books—Little Book of Pasta, Little Book of Cheese, and Little Book of Fungi. The books are beautifully made with vibrant colors that really stand out. They are the perfect size for a toddler's hands, and the short format helps keep young children engaged. This set also makes a unique and fun foodie‑themed baby shower gift for new parents.

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Amazon C.
Charming, fun, and perfect for little hands

This Little Book of Pasta board book is such a delight! The illustrations are bright and engaging, and my child loves flipping through the different pasta shapes on every page. It's sturdy and toddler‑friendly, with thick pages that hold up well to little fingers.The simple text is perfect for early language learning, and the theme makes it a fun way to introduce kids to food and mealtime vocabulary.By daughter used it as part of her pregnancy announcement. It's a cute, well‑made board book that's great for toddlers and pasta lovers alike — perfect for story time or learning new words. Highly recommend!