Poppy's Family Recipes (Poppys Family Stories) - Hardcover

Semmer, Lauren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593710630 ISBN 13: 9780593710630

Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers, 2026

Synopsis

Learn about the joy of making homemade meals! Written and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of The ABCs of Black History, this picture book shows that cooking can be fun, especially with your loved ones! This book also includes two distinct jacket and case designs that make it the perfect gift.

Sunday afternoons are special for Poppy, because she gets to spend them with Granddad. Today they are preparing a meal from scratch!

When Poppy is nervous about trying Granddad's famous coconut stew, he shares the rich family history behind his dish. Then, after looking through a book of Grandad's favorite recipes, they decide to make a sweet potato pie!

From visiting the farmers market for local ingredients to cooking side by side with Granddad, Poppy learns that nothing feels better than sharing a home-cooked meal with the people you love.

New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Lauren Semmer serves up a heartfelt story about the joy of cooking and the power of family tradition. The book also includes two recipes for young readers to make.

This book features two unique illustrated covers, one on the jacket and the other on the case, that make it the perfect gift to share with loved ones!

About this title

About the Author

Lauren Semmer is a bestselling creator of the picture book Poppy’s Family Patterns and the illustrator of a special adaptation of The Night Before Christmas, based on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore. She also illustrated the picture books The ABCs of Women’s History and The ABCs of Black History, both written by Rio Cortez, as well as To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and "Star Trek" Helped Advance Civil Rights, written by Angela Dalton. When she isn’t making picture books, Lauren and her sons love making things together, just like Poppy and Granddad. Lauren is based in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593710630
• ISBN 13: 9780593710630
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40