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Everything Kids' Cookbook: From Mac ' N Cheese to Double Chocolate Chip Cookies-All You Need to Have Some Finger Lickin' Fun (Everything Kids Series)

Sandra K. Nissenberg

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Make fun and delicious creations with your family!

Packed full of recipes, cooking tips, puzzles, and trivia, The Everything® Kids' Cookbook serves as an entertaining-and safe-introduction to the sumptuous world of cooking. Dietitian Sandra K. Nissenburg provides tasty recipes that will help you learn the art of cooking-and keep you healthy!

The Everything® Kids' Cookbook includes information on safety tips, basic cooking tools and terms, and healthy eating to help young chefs of all ages. From fresh blueberry muffins to parmesan chicken fingers, The Everything® Kids' Cookbook inspires you to be creative and experiment in the kitchen-making meals you can share with the entire family.

The Everything® Kids' Cookbook is filled with recipes for all occasions including:

-Bananaberry smoothies

-Chocolate peanut butter pudding

-Cinnamon breakfast cake

-Creamy corn chowder

-Mexican quesadillas

-Nutty caramel corn

-Tuna noodle casserole

-Waldorf salad

Also featuring practical cooking tips and nutritional information, The Everything® Kids' Cookbook will have you-and your parents-licking the bottoms of the bowl in no time.

First Book of Sushi (World Snacks)

Amy Wilson Sanger

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

For families that place good food high on their list of priorities, educating their wee ones about the joys of sushi may be far more important than teaching about bunnies and balls and flowers. But even those who don't know futomaki from hatahata will relish the playful rhymes and lush collages in Amy Wilson Sanger's wonderful First Book of Sushi.

Miso in my sippy cup,
tofu in my bowl.
Crab and avocado
fill my California roll.

English-speaking tots will love wrapping their lips around Japanese words such as tekka maki, ebi, and wasabi, and will soon be joining in the bouncy recitation of sushi favorites for the very young. This bright little board book, with its gorgeous array of patterns and textured, mixed-media collages, looks good enough to eat. And who knows, it might even inspire picky eaters to try a little egg tamago or squishy salmon roe (otherwise known as ikura)! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter

Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals for Kids

Rachael Ray

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Ray's Kid Cookbook 4 out of 5 stars.
30 of 31 people found this review helpful.

I enjoy cooking. The Kitchen is like my science lab, it is great to taste and try new things in the kitchen.

A cookbook written with children in mind can either talk down to kids or can treat them like equals. most of this book treats children like equals. However it is cutely illustrated with cartoony images of Rachel Ray, which to me, belittles the kids.

The recipes are family oriented cooking tasks that kids and adults can make together. It has plastic slicked stock is the kind I think most cook books can use

This book is good cook book for family and people that want to teach children to eat well. I like what is here..if you have kids and want to have your children to learn to cook, this is your book

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD

Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children? 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

"Cooking Rocks!" was Rachael Ray's first venture into kid-friendly cooking. It's a cut above "Yum-O!" in its simplicity,and it's clearly made for kids. "Cooking Rocks!" translated her half-hour hits into family accessible recipes.

"Cooking Rocks!" is colorful, easy-to-use,and the division of labor between adults&kids is reasoned out. There are recipes clearly aimed at kids-like Fruit "Sushi",Worms&Eyeballs, and Ray's ubiquitous "Pasta,Cheese,and Trees." It's whimsical without being overly cute. There are also meals adults&kids can enjoy alike,such as Tomato,Basil,and Cheese Baked Pasta,as well as Cinnamon-Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Sauce. On the other hand, as befits a Dunkin' Donuts spokeswoman,the recipes contain a lot of fat and sugar. This is from a woman who started her Yum-O! charity to combat childhood obesity. There are also Ray's usual unholy food combinations. The Chicken Catch-a-tory Ravioli Stew is a sure recipe for constipation. The Hot Dog Pizza with sugared cucumber slices (pickles?) sounds indigestion-inducing. The pizza cheeseburgers are from Ray's "throw it together" philosophy. Yuck-O!

"Cooking Rocks!" is a mixed bag. Not great, not awful as its follow-up. It's mediocre.

Editorial Review:

Kids rock! says Rachael, and it seems the feeling is mutual. Young people number among her biggest fans. For them she has created a fabulous collection of age-specific recipes with a high cool factor.

New Junior Cookbook (Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen)

Better Homes and Gardens

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Too many prepared food ingredients, but ok other than that. 3 out of 5 stars.
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I gave this kid's cookbook only three stars because the recipes contained within rely too often on packaged/prepared food ingredients (canned soup, crackers, refrigerated dough, etc). I cook real food from whole-food ingredients and want my children to learn this way of cooking as well. The recipes that use whole foods are fine and kid appropriate.

Editorial Review:

All new recipes are age-appropriate, kid-tested and kid-tasted.

Recipes use short ingredient lists and easy step-by-step instructions.

Written and designed to appeal to 8- to 12-year-old children who are just beginning to cook on their own, as well as those who have some cooking experience.

Cooking Basics chapter covers all the things children need to know such as kitchen safety, menu-planning, basic nutrition information, and how to read food labels.

New illustrations and new features make this a must-have reference cookbook for kids and their parents to use together.

Simply delicious recipes kids will have fun preparing and the whole family will enjoy eating.

Yummy recipes include: Farmhouse Breakfast Pizza, Sun-Up Sandwiches, Fast Fixin’ Fajitas, Mighty Melts, Ooey Gooey Fudge Sauce, Raining Berries Turnovers.

Includes recipes for special celebrations and diabetic exchanges.

Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up

Mollie Katzen, Ann Henderson

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

My son has me read it to him cover to cover! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

My 3 (and a 1/2) year old son LOVES this book, LOVES IT! He really does sit me down and ask me to read it through as if it were a story book. We also cook out of it. He is always thrilled to make a new recipe. We've made 7 of them, and we've only had the book for 2 months. He can't get enough. Buy this book, really.

Editorial Review:

Pretend Soup has rapidly become the children's cookbook classic, and no home or daycare center should be without a copy. Mollie Katzen, author of the Moosewood Cookbook, and educator Ann Henderson have created a masterpiece formatted for grown-ups--with written instructions, suggestions, and caveats--and for kids--with illustrated, easy-to-follow pictures. The recipes are both tasty and healthy, and the quotes from kids are very funny (Matthew: "This is so good, I can't even say a word.") While safety is stressed and tips and warnings are included, Katzen and Henderson always stress the fun in food preparation. "Spills are what sponges are for. So keep plenty of sponges around, and a good time will be had by all!"

The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories

Barbara M. Walker

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

This may be the only cookbook I have read cover to cover... 4 out of 5 stars.
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I loved reading this book after reading all Ingalls-Wilder's books this summer. The history behind each recipe and the obvious attention to detail make this an excellent book for any Little House fan. I've made about 8 recipes so far with great results.

I was really looking forward to "Fried Apples and Onions" from Farmer Boy and was expecting something different than what the final outcome was (more of a steamed dish than a fried one). The Light Bread and Light Biscuits were raved about as well as Bird's Nest Pudding (a new favorite for us). The fried salt pork with gravy was an unexpected triumph, even if too salty. The corn dodgers were okay, something my family is not accustomed to. The Rye 'n' Injun bread was very different than anything we've ever had-surprisingly sweet and the rye flavor packs a punch. The doughnuts were excellent-something I'll probably be expected to repeat soon. Really looking forward to trying the molasses on snow candy-just waiting for the snow!

I was looking forward to trying my hand at cheese making but found that the instructions were incomplete. Three entire paragraphs for this recipe ended without finishing sentences-maybe an issue I should bring up with the publisher. Otherwise, this review would be a solid 5 stars. (Update on the Hard Cheese recipe that was incomplete-I have gone back and forth with the publisher on this and it comes down to the fact that the 3rd edition of this cookbook-whether hardback or paperback-was edited poorly. They have sent me 2 'replacements', and both had the same problem as the book I received as a gift. They were very nice about it and told me to donate the books to the local library, but I'm still missing a complete recipe. Very disappointing!)

I would agree with others that this is a book to be enjoyed WITH your children and should not be considered a children's cookbook. I enjoyed reading the included excerpts from the Little House books to my family as we ate each recipe and look forward to trying more recipes in the near future. I have a large collection of cookbooks and even cater to small groups occasionally, but this book will be treasured for those times I can enjoy in the kitchen-just for fun.

Editorial Review:

More than 100 recipes introduce the foods and cooking of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s pioneer childhood, chronicled in her classic Little House books.

Notable Children’s Books of 1979 (ALA)
Best Books of 1979 (SLJ)
Notable 1979 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
Children's Books of 1979 (Library of Congress)
1980 Western Heritage Award

Pink Princess Cookbook

Barbara Beery

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• Enchantingly good, deliciously fun!
• Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions for each recipe.
• Cakes, cookies, finger sandwiches, sweet breads and beverages.
• Your princess will love creating enchanting treats.

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Lovely book for beginners, highly collectable for foodies. 5 out of 5 stars.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful.

This is a great little cookbook for little girls. All the ingredients are simple and accessable with results that are not only yummy but appealing to look at. The pleasing result is what will hook a child.

I have seen some critics complain that Beery's cookbook's for children are too simplistic and is taken up by too many pictures. Hello! It's a book for children. The picture is what will inspire them to make it. And they will have fun while they create these nifty little fantasy theme treats.

This book is a marvelous gift, My niece loved hers even though her only prior interest in food was eating it. Highly recomended as a starter cookbook. And frankly it is so cute I plan to get a copy to add to my general cookbook collection.

Editorial Review:

Perfect for tea parties, rainy days, or afternoon playtime, this cookbook is just what every girl needs to be the perfect princess. It includes full-color photography and step-by-step instructions for each recipe. From Cotton Candy Cupcakes to Pink Princess Pudding to Fairy Berry Tea - this book has cakes, cookies, finger sandwiches, sweet breads and beverages to delight every princess in your life! Barbara Beery, 64 pages.

Paula Deen's My First Cookbook

Paula Deen

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One of America's most beloved cooks, Food Network personality and restaurateur, Paula Deen invites you to share in her favorite dishes and memories from childhood in this delightful cookbook for the very young.

What better way to celebrate childhood than with pancakes around the kitchen table? Or how about a quick snack of Ants on a Log? Paula even shares her tricks for whipping up the perfect breakfast in bed for Mom on Mother's Day or a fancy dinner for Dad on Father's Day. Paula Deen's My First Cookbook is like a big hug from the queen of Southern hospitality and charm herself. So get in the kitchen with your favorite little ones today and start making those memories!

The Redwall Cookbook

Brian Jacques

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Vegetarian Cook Book! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is the second copy of this cook book we have purchased. My daughter loves her copy so much she thougth that her aunt who is a vegetarian would love it too! The soups are great!

Very cute book 4 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this for my son who is a Redwall fan and he loves it. I thought it might be a little to young for him, he is 13, but he has been reading and looking at it ever since he got it. He has picked out several recipes to try, we haven't had time yet to make any of them but they all look very good. I am glad I purchased this item.

Editorial Review:

Ever read a Redwall novel and wonder exactly what Abbot's Special Abbey Trifle is? Or how to make Shrimp 'N Hotroot Soup, that delicacy of otters everywhere? Or Mole's Favourite Turnip and Tater Deeper 'N Ever Pie? From the simple refreshment of Summer Strawberry Fizz to Great Hall Gooseberry Fool, they're all here, along with dozens of other favorites sure to turn young hands into seasoned chefs, illustrated in full color with all the charm and magic that is Redwall. A gift like no other for fans of the series, old or new.

Fairies Cookbook

Barbara Beery

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Cute Cakes for girls 5 out of 5 stars.
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I make cakes for special events and my 4 year old daughter loves to help me.With her new cookbook she is now able to pick what she would like to make and now she gets ME to help HER! Very cute, fun and easy ideas!

Editorial Review:

From bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery comes a delightful new cookbook created just for aspiring sprites, elves, gnomes and nymphs! Fairies Cookbook brings a bit of fantasy and magic to everyday snacks and treats, while teaching valuable cooking skills and encouraging kids to develope a love for creating their own food. Fairies Cookbook transforms everyday fare into mystical treats for birthday parties, sleepovers, and special occasions-and these recipes are easy enough to use everyday!Fairies Cookbook offers recipes such as Cookie Fairie Masks, Fairie Fruit Wands, Sugar Cone Fairie Hats, Fruity Fairie Castles, Raindrop Punch, and many more. Children's cooking expert Beery also includes dozens of tips and ideas for creating a variety of enchanting Fairie-themed parties.