Burger Planet: A deliciously funny early reader about teamwork. Perfect for ages 6-9

by Shivangi Sharma

A laugh-out-loud story for kids aged 6–9 — with full-color illustrations on every page and bonus activities inside

If your child loves jokes, food puns, funny characters, and big pictures, they’ll love this early reader storybook with an important message about working together!

Packed with easy-to-read dialogue, hilarious action, and two fun activity games at the end, this book is perfect for kids who are ready to read on their own but still love the magic of full-page illustrations.

Great

Family reading fun

Transitioning from picture books to independent reading

Fans of food, fun, dad jokes and puns!

Classrooms, bedtime, and snack-time giggles


Welcome to Burger Planet, where everything is made of food!

In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, young readers will embark on a tasty adventure through the Hungry Way, a universe filled with chatty patties, tiptoeing tomatoes, and clever condiments. But when a big fight breaks out, and Chatty Patty decides to leave, Burger Planet starts falling apart! Can Clara Cheese, Bosshead Bread, and other food friends come together to save their world? Or will Burger Planet crumble like an overcooked bun? Perfect for bedtime, classroom storytime, and early readers who love funny books, Burger Planet (Hungry Way) serves up a delightful mix

Whimsical World-Building – A unique planet where everything is made of food, from the smallest stars to the biggest burgers.Colorful & Quirky Characters – Meet Lander Lettuce, Chatty Patty, Tiptoe Tomato, Justin Mustard, Clara Cheese, Bosshead Bread, and Catcher Ketchup, each with a zesty personality!Laugh-Out-Loud Puns & Jokes – Perfect for kids (and parents!) who love food jokes, wordplay, and silly humor.A Sweet Lesson on Friendship & Teamwork – Kids will discover the importance of working together and celebrating each other’s strengths.Engaging Activity Pages – Fun, interactive games and activities at the end of the book keep the laughter going long after the last page.Why Kids & Parents Will Love This

A Tasty New Kids will love exploring a planet made entirely of food—from oreos belt to shooting candy bars!Silly, Engaging Packed with clever puns, wordplay, and laugh-out-loud jokes that make reading fun.A Story That A fun way to introduce kids to cooperation, problem-solving, and valuing friendships.Beautiful, Vivid Eye-catching illustrations bring Burger Planet and its food friends to life!Great for Shared Perfect for bedtime stories, read-aloud sessions, and early independent readers.Whether your child enjoys funny books and adventure stories or simply loves food, Burger Planet (Hungry Way) is a delicious addition to any bookshelf!

Meet the Fun and Flavorful Crew!

Get ready to meet the quirkiest food

Lander Lettuce – The explorer of crispy greensTiptoe Tomato – A sneaky little fruit with a big heartChatty Patty – The talkative patty who’s always got something to sayJustin Mustard – The bold and tangy oneClara Cheese – The gooey problem solverBosshead Bread &nd

39 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 21, 2024

About the author

Shivangi Sharma co-authored the travel anthology 'Dutched Up', which The Wall Street Journal named one of the top travel books of 2015. Motherhood transformed her and inspired her to write 'I Made a Booboo', a humorous and heartfelt book about parenting.

She also authored the children's book 'Burger Planet'. In 2024, she will release two new books: 'Time to Come Home', a spiritual poetry collection, and 'Pizza Planet', a sequel to 'Burger Planet'.

Shivangi lives in Amsterdam with her family in a house full of books.

Instagram @shivangiwrite

Reviews

[Chloe Dubisch · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute and funny

Kids will really enjoy this one. A planet of burgers and lettuce, and buns and cheese and all the fixings! Drama ensues when the patty decides to move off the planet. Where will everyone go? Will it still be a burger planet?

[Javierthearcnovice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and silly

Another story that my kids found hilarious. They like the names of the characters. They also like the pictures which made them hungry..... Wait, don't read this at bedtime or you'll find yourself looking for a late-night snack.

[J.E. Frank · Rating 5 out of 5]

good food fun

Packed with puns and good fun read. Perfect bedtime story for kids. I loved Swissconsin! I want to live there.

[Cindy Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

Kids will love this funny story! It's filled with silly characters and puns that will have readers laughing along as they learn the importance of teamwork. What a unique idea for a kids' book! Parents will also love reading this book with their children.

[S.A. Krishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable yummy tale
Burger Planet has all its citizens living peacefully, but once the self-proclaimed star - Chatty Patty gets annoyed and leaves the planet. What happens after that?
Imaginative and lovely tale and cute illustrations. Enjoyed it.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Burger Planet," part of the Hungry Way Series by Shivangi Sharma, is a funny picture book full of food puns but also with important life lesson about friendship and teamwork. The drawings may be a bit strange, but on the other hand, the kids find them funny.

[Vivienne Hung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book!

It’s a fun book about teamwork and friendship. When Chatty leaves, the planet falls apart. Perfect for kids who love jokes, puns, and fun illustrations!

[Lisa Caprelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laugh out loud fun reading

Burger Planet is a laugh-out-loud adventure where food comes to life! With colorful characters like Chatty Patty and Bosshead Bread, kids will love this pun-packed tale of teamwork and friendship. When Burger Planet falls apart, Clara Cheese and friends must unite to save the day. The vibrant illustrations and hilarious jokes make it perfect for young readers, and the bonus activity games add extra fun.

This story isn’t just about food—it’s about the magic of working together and valuing everyone’s unique “ingredient.” Packed with colorful visuals and witty wordplay, Burger Planet is a feast for the imagination that will leave kids giggling and coming back for seconds. A deliciously fun read!

[Kristine Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the fun creative characters in “Burger Planet”. The author was able to captivate the audience with exciting foodie characters that had a valuable lesson to teach. Lots of fun, bright photos to illustrate the story that was being told. Great job!

[Dreeka · Rating 5 out of 5]

All things Burger related

This was a fun read with interesting characters! I loved the play on words and names lol. I could definitely see this being read in large settings and stirring up some fun conversations with children around teamwork and food.

[C. Manica · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a really fun book to read with the kids! It's funny, full of jokes and puns. It has a great story with a good message about friendship and teamwork. Love the cute, colourful illustrations!

[Beenish Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

This playful, food-themed tale keeps children engaged and laughing while sharing a meaningful message about friendship and cooperation. Ideal for early readers and shared reading.

[Zara Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Burger Planet is a hit in our household! The imaginative world where everything is made of food is delightful. My kids couldn't stop laughing at the puns and jokes. The vibrant illustrations and engaging characters like Lander Lettuce and Chatty Patty made this book an instant favorite. The teamwork and friendship themes are woven in beautifully, making it not just entertaining but also educational. Highly recommended

[Kalliopi Raikou · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-written delicious story! Great idea for such a story full of fun, messages and joy! I am sure that even the kids who are not so keen on book reading they would love that . I loved the imagination that each ingredient was presented and I would recommend this book as a guide to show kids that simple ,ordinary things can make beautiful stories.

[Adriana E · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book with my kids, and we absolutely adored it! It’s packed with humor and clever moments, all while delivering a heartfelt message about embracing our differences and working together as a team. The illustrations were fantastic and really brought the story to life. Such a fun and meaningful read — highly recommended!

[Brad Stones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so funny and exciting for the little ones. I love the colourful Illustrations and the story. A book Perfect as a bedtime story for very young children.

[Lori-Ann Drecketts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book because each character is interesting and unique. From Lander Lettuce and Chatty Patty to Tiptoe Tomato, Justin Mustard, Clara Cheese, Bosshead Bread, and Catcher Ketchup, they all bring something special to the story. Chatty Patty stood out as my favorite. Her portrayal felt authentic, like a real-life Black woman, and I appreciated the representation. captivating. I think Chatty Patty could have been more of a pronounced African American character to really showcase how diversity in children’s literature makes it all the more compelling. But overall, delightful and comedic read for children! 😊

[Vedika Agrawal · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a nice humourous story conveying a very strong message that one needs to be together to make a difference. The story is about burger planet where different people - cheese, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, bread, party etc used to live. Party felt she was the star and decided to separate out. Soon after she realised that her strength was with her team, however small the other components might seem. A very important lesson for children to learn from young age itself. Illustrations are funny and cute. Recommended.

[J.G · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Burger Planet" by Shivangi Sharma is a fun, creative, and imaginative read for kids. What I loved most was the burger puns throughout the entire book, so incredibly funny! I also loved how the author craftily introduces the book's characters in the beginning. This book is not only entertaining and funny, but it teaches kids a good life lesson that working together as a team is better than working alone by yourself. Highly recommend!

[Katie Louise Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Really funny and I think kids would love it. I would say it’s better for children around 7+
Burger planet is full of interesting characters and one day chatty patty announces she is leaving because she is sick of the segregation of the planet but chatty patty is the main ingredient and without her burger planet is not burger planet. So the citizens decided to change in order to keep their planet in one piece. Illustrations are cool and it’s very fun to read

[Dahlia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful book cleverly uses hamburger ingredients to teach the importance of teamwork and collaboration. Each character brings something unique, highlighting the value of working together. Filled with food puns and humor, it’s perfect for kids, especially those who love burgers. Highly recommended for a fun and educational read!

[Fei Zheng-Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book cleverly presents the importance of teamwork--using most ingredients that make a good hamburger. The story uses different personalities to portray what it is like to work together. It also teaches you not to be self-absorbed as you work together with others. It is better suited for slightly older kids who can appreciate the writing and laugh at the food jokes.

[J. Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun and creative story packed full of food puns, which I love!
The humor is entertaining, especially the news reports from Justin Mustard (my favorite character). I know my students will enjoy this book, and I am looking forward to the sequel.

[Ambra Mills · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun book for children.The story conveys an important message about friendship and teamwork. The activity pages at the end are very engaging and add extra fun. The illustrations are adorable and fit the story perfectly.

[Liane Joly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a clever idea for a book! Such a fun group of characters and I loved the play on words. Everyone had a quirky thing to say throughout the book and it kept me laughing. Great story about friendship and needing each other.

[Kirthana Fanning · Rating 5 out of 5]

The creative characters and clever burger puns throughout make it both enjoyable and educational about friendship and teamwork. Highly recommended for its fun and imaginative approach to teaching important life lessons.

[Dralivia Dey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book! My child thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice presentation!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story uses different foods as its main characters. Each of them has a different personality. I loved the idea