Guinness World Records: Fun with Food

by Christy Webster

A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids! We hope you’re hungry! Fun with Food has plenty of options to whet your the largest grilled cheese, the tallest cake, the most expensive hot dog, and more. Simple text and full-color photos will make learning about exciting topics fun for beginning readers. Guinness World Fun with Food is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

Genres: Nonfiction, Food, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2016

About the author

Christy Webster is a writer and editor with 15 years in-house experience at major children's book publishers. She has written over 60 children's books and stories and edited hundreds of books, including several bestselling chapter book series. She specializes in early readers, chapter books, storybooks, and media licenses.
Available for freelance writing, editing, ghostwriting and co-writing.

Reviews

[Jaden John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved when they showed lots of food. And also the world records.

[James McIntosh Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is pretty interesting. The only thing is that some of the records listed make you go, "Really? You couldn't find something better to put in the book? There has to be something more interesting than how many people can slice meat at the same time."

But there are still other parts more interesting, like how old a certain candy store is. Personally, I like that kind of stuff.

And also, I am not in the target age range, so I think they may like the book even better (which might be part of the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 3).

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were interesting to read and had awesome photographs. Some of the world records were surprising and shocking. I liked it, but I wish it had more world records! It was a fast and easy read for me, but it's a Level 2 easy reader and good for kids if they're interested in world records regarding food.

[Silas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book five stars because it had a lot of crazy things in it. My favorite thing that I learned is that "the record for the most canned drinks opened by a parrot was 35 in 1 minute" and I also really liked when we learned that this guy smashed 43 watermelons into pieces with his head.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the book but wish it would have discussed the pizza on the cover.

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 320 pound grilled cheese! $169 for hotdog seems outrageous but how about more than $5,000 for a hamburger!! I love crazy stuff like this!!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

We both loved this

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learn about the largest grilled cheese, expensive hot dogs, and more world food records.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun facts about record breaking food from around the world. The text is on the more difficult side for developing readers, but the subject will inspire them to work really hard at it.

Recommended for grades 1-3.

[Carol Jones-Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hadn't heard of this, so when I started reading it, found it most interesting when they tell of records made of all kinds of food: Most expensive hot dog, largest grilled cheese. Fun food facts that I never would have thought of. Good to read with kids.

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son found this book mind-blowing with awesome facts about world records that dealt with food. It includes the weight of food, size, dollar amount, and more, including some people who hold world records for consuming the most food (hot dogs, etc.) It was very interesting and fun to read!