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It's Disgusting and We Ate It! True Food Facts from Around the World and Throughout History

James Solheim

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Just Eat It! 4 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

An excellent little book with sensational illustrations. This book explores some of the foods from around the world which different cultures enjoy, but which may seem disgusting to us. Everything thing eaten is not in here but there is a good selection. What was eaten throughout history around the world is also included.

My favourite section is part three - Strange Stories from your own Kitchen which explains what cows eat and how that food gets turned into the milk which we drink. There is also similar information on how bees make honey.

There's also a few recipes and 19 poems as well. I am not really into poems so they didn't do much for me but if you are into poetry then this may well be a bonus for you. The illustrations in this book are sensational though, and worth the price alone.

Editorial Review:

How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage Stew, just like they made in medieval England. But if you're feeling a little tired and need a boost, your best bet is roasted spiders. They've got three times the protein of cooked beef. (Is your mouth watering yet?)

Illustrated by the wildly-creative Eric Brace, It's Disgusting -- and We Ate It! is a fascinating look at culinary creations from all over the world!

The Popcorn Book

Tomie dePaola

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Children love this story... 5 out of 5 stars.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful.

I am student teaching and used this book in the classroom for a lesson pertaining to the overall theme of Thanksgiving and the Indians. The children were on the edge of their seats through the entire story. I used an activity after the book where students had a piece of paper with a grid on it. In each box, there was a number (1-10) that students had to trace. Then, they glued the popcorn kernels in the grid with the corresponding number. There are so many ideas and activities that can accompany this story! I encourage all teachers to use it...no matter what age level! (I used this in 2nd grade).

Wow ! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 13 people found this review helpful.

When I was a kid we regularly got this book on our weekly library trips because we loved it at bedtime so much! The historical notes were great, and I was particularly fond of the illustrations.

I'm so glad to find that it's still in print. I'm going to add it to my wish list right now!

The Popcorn Book 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I really liked the book. The author was very creative with his illistrations. The reason I chose this book was because my favorite food is popcorn! Tomie de Paola must of had to do alot of research for this book. I would recommend The Popcorn Book to any lower-grade teacher.

Editorial Review:

What popcorn is, how it's stored, and how it's cooked, plus legends and recipes.

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.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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

The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook

Judy Krizmanic

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Best Vegetarian Book Ever!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I LOVE this book! Being the only vegetarian in my family (and also being a 'kid')makes it really hard to find things to eat that are healthy that I still like. The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook is the best cookbook I've ever used. The format is fantastic, the instructions are really simple to follow, the recipes don't usually include strange things or anything that no one would actually eat. If you're vegan, there are lots of really good recipes that don't contain any animal products at all. This book isn't just for vegetarians, though! I got my whole family eating some of it. They added meat to theirs, but they still love the pizza dough. I even make the Chocolate Coma Pie for a party and everyone ate it and enjoyed it. Whether you're a teen, a parent, someone hoping to eat more healthy but still delicious food, or you were just dared to be vegetarian for a week, this book is the ULTIMATE!

Editorial Review:

A recipe-packed cookbook written especially for vegetarian teenagers

From Apple-Date Dessert to Zesty BBQ Burgers, vegetarian cooking is more varied and exciting than ever before. Here are over 120 recipes for mouth-watering and nutritious meals, snacks, and desserts--including Easy Homemade Granola, Cold Sesame Noodles, Thai Coconut Curry, and Chocolate Coma--that are easy enough for beginning chefs to handle. You'll also find a glossary of cooking terms and unusual ingredients, complete step-by-step menus for meals the whole family can enjoy, and a chapter on college cuisine. So get ready to do some vegetarian cooking--all it takes is a little enthusiasm and the willingness to experiment, and in no time at all you'll be simmering, sauteing, and stir-frying like a pro!

Bread, Bread, Bread (Around the World Series)

Ann Morris

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great images for kids and adults 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

We may all live in different places, speak different languages and end up having completely different life experiences, but many of us have a common food. My wife and I love this book as much as our children do. It is very simple, extremely genuine and makes me want to try all the world's bread.

Good, Good, Good 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book like the others in the series is great. My 4 yr old & 14month old love both this book. The pictures are vivid, the text is simple...a perfect jump-off for an engaging conversation about the similarities we all share throughout the world.

We all enjoy the book (and the bread)! 4 out of 5 stars.
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Our whole family likes this book. My daughter is not yet two but she loves Ann Morris' entire series of books and likes to identify things in each photograph. We look at the photos and talk about different kinds of bread, different ways of eating, and what different things might taste like. The photos are obviously dated but I don't believe that alters the impact of what the author and photographer are trying to do. There is one photo in particular the the adults enjoy sniggering at (I'll let you guess which one!)

We have also started baking the different types of bread in the book together so she can jump right in to the content (what kid doesn't love to have her/his hands in dough?). As she grows, we'll continue to read these books, moving on from identifying simple items to talking about cultures, traditions, environments, geography, and etc. In the final pages of each Ann Morris book there are maps and descriptions of locations/actions for each page that allow readers and children to talk about where places are in relation to one another. I recommend these books for curious children starting at age 18 months and all the way up into the school years.

Editorial Review:

What kind of bread do you eat? A bagel? A tortilla? A baguette? All over the world, wherever there are human beings, someone is eating bread. Ann Morris's simple text and Ken Heyman's dazzling full-color photographs reveal for young readers how people eat -- and how people live -- the world over.

Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat

Megan Carle, Jill Carle, Judi Carle

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Note to Teen Librarians: Great Book for Program! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I am having a back to school program for my teens at the Library teaching them how to make easy and delicious after-school snacks. This is a great book. Just looking at the flyers I have up, they are psyched that we will be making snacks created (and taste approved) by teens. The recipes are easy, the ingredients are easy to find, and the best part is these will be healthier for them than microwavable, perservative-riddled frozen "snacks." I also like that there is a section on breakfast food since many teens tend to skip this very important meal. The cool thing is that a lot of the breakfast recipes (like the scones and even the breakfast casserole) can be made in advance and grabbed when their scurrying out the door.

What to Cook? 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This recipe book gives such a wide assortment of recipes for young people to use almost everyday. The recipes are easy to understand, ingredients are everyday items, and there are plenty of hints and tips to help the novice chef. My niece (high school)and daughter (college) both received copies from me and both are enjoying their cooking experiences from this book. I have even used some of the recipes since they are great for working women who need to put something together quickly and still feel like they are putting on a "home-cooked" meal.

Editorial Review:

Teens Cook û How to Cook What You Want to Eat By Megan Carle, Jill Carle, Judi CarleôWritten by two teens who know what teens do and donÆt know about cooking, Teens Cook is an instructional cookbook that teaches young adults how to make great meals û and

Betty Crocker's Kids Cook!

Betty Crocker Editors

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great cook book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

My 10 year old daughter loves to cook the fun receipies. I was very suprised how many good receipies were in just 1 cook book.
I have app 35 cook books & 4 software compilation cook books. Just one of my CdRom cook books has over 100 various cook books inside with thousands of receipies. But my favorite cook book is this one. There are not as many receipies as my CdRom cookbooks but most are very tasty, quality receipies that are fun for my daughter to make

its nice 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I expected more variety from betty crocker. The book is nice, clear and easy to follow format. My kids like it but are thrown away by the RAchel Ray cooking rocks far more!

Editorial Review:

Hey Kids-Let's Get Cooking!

Easy

Over 60 simple recipes show you how to fix every meal of the day plus snacks and desserts.

Tasty

Chow down on delicious food, from Chicken Lickin' Quesadillas to Indoor S'mores.

Fun

Cool illustrations and color pix of every recipe make cooking an adventure.

Note to Mom & Dad

Kids also get the lowdown on cooking terms, basic techniques, good nutrition and kitchen safety.

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.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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.

William-Sonoma: The Kid's Cookbook: A Great Book for Kids Who Love to Cook! (Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles)

Abigail Johnson Dodge

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Outstanding children's cookbook with excellent recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This is a fabulous cookbook full of recipes for meals the whole family will enjoy. It's not like many kids' cookbooks that only have pigs in a blanket, pizza, etc. The directions are easy to follow, and it's great for kids as well as adults who want to make simple meals. I bought it for my 10-year-old son (it was his favorite birthday gift), and my 36-year-old niece wanted one, too!

Buy It Now 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I bought this cookbook for a close girlfriend of mine who has a couple of little girls who love to cook just like their mommy. This book is so easy for children to follow and almost every recipe has a picture for them. The recipes are something we all eat everyday and they are all healthy! I recommend giving this as a gift to any child in your life.

Editorial Review:

Designed especially for kids ages 9 and up, The Kids Cookbook is packed with kid-friendly recipes-and great photos to match. Each recipe includes an equipment list and all instruction young cooks need to have a great time whipping up something delicious. (Super-easy recipes are flagged, so kids can choose their challenges.

Let's Have a Tea Party!: Special Celebrations for Little Girls

Emilie Barnes

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Let's Have a Tea Party by Emilie Barnes - Wonderful!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

What a great book for little girls!! This was exactly as described in info given by Amazon. It gives you different suggestions for tea parties, as well as ideas to get you started with your own creations. Lots of recipes and crafts, just right for little girls! Mine loved it!!!

Good book. 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This book has good ideas about different kinds of tea parties. But not many of them fit my daughters likes. We enjoyed it though.

Tea Party 3 out of 5 stars.
0 of 6 people found this review helpful.

A good book, but not as well done as some of the others.

Great book for the 8-10 year olds 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I used to own a Tea Room and this was one of the books I sold in the gift shop. There are so many wonderful themes to choose from and "how tos" so you achieve that theme. Once you get started you'll start adding your own personal touches ... we couldn't keep this book on the shelves.

Having a Tea Party is a wonderful thing for little girls - we hosted many birthday and holiday parties for young girls in the 6-12 year old age range and this was a popular book!

Jan Coad, founder/former owner of Hawthorn Tea Room, Tacoma, WA

Editorial Review:

Emilie Barnes invites her little friends to enjoy the wonder of teatime. Whimsical images by artist Michal Sparks dance around the many creative ideas for invitations, decorations, tasty treats, and frolicking fun activities for six parties, including Elizabeth’s Pony Club Tea, A Musical Tea, and Tea with Grammy.