Macaroni and Cheese, Hot Dogs and Peas - 2nd Edition by Christine Hickson (Hardcover)

About the Book

When asked to pray, a child wants to know, "What does God have to do with my macaroni and cheese?" This book gives a thoughtful answer in an engaging rhyme.

Book Synopsis

"When I eat dinner, my mom and dad say, 'Let's thank the Lord for our food today.' And I would...but what I want to know, please, is what does God have to do with my macaroni and cheese?"

Even the youngest children have questions, and they deserve thoughtful answers. This book starts with each of the foods on the plate and explains in simple terms where it comes from: macaroni from wheat grown in a field, cheese made from milk from a cow, hot dogs from pigs, and peas planted by a farmer.

Still confused, the child asks who she should thank, the farmer or cow? How does God figure into all this?

In engaging rhyme, the foods encourage gratefulness to all who are part of bringing food to our tables, but especially to God who looks after them all.

Review Quotes

Amazon reviews of first edition:

"We just read this book today, and it got my daughter's attention and kept it until the end of the book. I like the way it uses food that toddlers are normally crazy about and uses it to talk about God. I bought this for our toddler department at church, and I can't wait to read it to our beginner choir!"

"I've read this book to my grandkids over and over again. Now that they're able to read, they still pick it up and read it themselves. I always read it to children of friends who visit us and often give the book as a gift. Delightful poetry with a real message of Who to thank for our food -- 'especially for hot dogs and peas and my most favorite dish, macaroni and cheese!'"

"Macaroni and Cheese, Hot Dogs and Peas by Christine Hickson is a fun and cute way to help kids understand why we say grace and thank God for our food."