Best Children’s Cookbooks Books for 11 Year Olds

Here are the top 30 children’s cookbooks books for 11 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.

1. Rosalie Serving Italian

by: Rosalie Fiorino HarpoleChristine FrankPaul Povolni
Release date: Apr 18, 2007
Number of Pages: 240
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148 Italian-American easy to prepare recipes. With step by step teaching hints and family insights. The main purpose of this book is to portray with every recipe, the importance of perserving family relationships. It is not about making a meal and consuming it, but about being able to sit down with your family altogether and bond in love.
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2. Eat Your U.S. History Homework: Recipes for Revolutionary Minds (Eat Your Homework)

by: Ann McCallumLeeza Hernandez
Release date: Oct 13, 2015
Number of Pages: 48
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Examine the birth of America through a delicious lens: FOOD! This history-themed recipe book is third in a scrumptious series and proves that cooking never gets old.

This collection of unique recipes will fill you up with lip-smacking history facts that reveal what cuisine was like for people between the 1600s to the 1800s, during the birth of America. Budding chefs will devour time-period inspired recipes for healthy entrees and snacks, as well as desserts, including Thanksgiving Succotash, Revolutionary Honey-Jumble Cookies, Colonial Cherry-Berry Grunts, and more. History buffs will appreciate the diverse experiences represented, from the Native Americans and the pilgrims, to slaves and plantation owners.

“…some tasty ways for kids to connect with the history curriculum.”
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Children’s Books > History > United States > Colonial & Revolutionary

3. Charlie and Nana Make Lunch Together (The Charlie and Nana Cookbook Series 2)

by: Midge Newth
Release date: Dec 01, 2014
Number of Pages: 27
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In the second volume of the series, Charlie’s grandma, Nana, teaches him how to make lunch, including a healthy homemade soup and the learn the basics of cooking.

Children love to help cook. In addition to being a fun story to read to your children, this book includes two easy-to-make recipes that little ones are sure to enjoy helping you make and eat!

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4. Sleeps Over Nana’s House (The Charlie and Nana Cookbook Series 5)

by: Midge Newth
Release date: Feb 20, 2015
Number of Pages: 40
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Charlie and Nana are in the kitchen again! Charlie continues his cooking adventure. Follow along as his grandma, Nana, teaches Charlie how to gather ingredients and make three tasty recipes, including breakfast and a homemade salad dressing, and learn the basics of cooking.
Children love to help cook. In addition to being a fun story to read to your children, this book includes yummy, easy-to-make recipes that little ones are sure to enjoy helping you make and eat!
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5. Charlie and Nana Make Thanksgiving Dinner (The Charlie and Nana Cookbook Series 4)

by: Midge Newth
Release date: Oct 13, 2015
Number of Pages: 29
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Nana teaches her grandson, Charlie, how to make their favorite Thanksgiving meals.
Join Charlie and Nana as Charlie gets his forth cooking lesson and learns how to gather ingredients, make Mashed Potato and Turnips, Pumpkin Pie and Turkey Gravy,
Children love to help cook. In addition to being a fun story to read to your children, this book includes easy-to-make recipes that little ones are sure to enjoy help cooking and eating.
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6. How to Cook in 10 Easy Lessons: Learn how to prepare food and cook like a pro (Super Skills)

by: Wendy Sweetser
Release date: Oct 01, 2015
Number of Pages: 64
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Learn how to cook in 10 easy lessons, and become an expert in the kitchen in no time!

In the Super Skills series, kids can master a new talent in 10 easy lessons! How to Cook in 10 Easy Lessons is a comprehensive cookbook for aspiring young chefs that introduces children to the art of cooking and breaks it down to the basics in a fun and interactive way. Young chefs will learn key skills and practical techniques from a professional chef that will help them become experts in the kitchen in no time. Easy-to-follow recipes then help guide kids as they practice their newfound cooking skills. With an inviting format and step-by-step illustrations, this is the perfect book for kids to gain the confidence and skills necessary to learn how to cook themselves.

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7. It’s So Good!: 100 Real Food Recipes for Kids!

by: Rebecca GaleraNevin Martell
Release date: Dec 09, 2014
Number of Pages: 122
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A unique cookbook that includes more than one hundred recipes for “little chefs.” Each recipe contains a list of ingredients, detailed cooking directions, a photo of the finished dish, and “tips from the chef!” Most of the recipes feature fruits and vegetables to ensure children are eating nutritious foods.

Nevin Martell has been writing about food and culture for more than a decade and a half. His work regularly appears in the Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast, Cheese Connoisseur, Plate, and CityEats.com.

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8. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Cook Book

by: Monica BayleyW. W. Denslow
Release date: Oct 01, 1981
Number of Pages: 127
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Recipes based on references to food in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
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9. Backyard Cookbook (Crabtree Connections)

by: Rob Rees
Release date: Aug 01, 2010
Number of Pages: 24
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Whats growing in your garden? This book is full of fun recipes for all seasons. Find out what you can grow and how to make it into something tasty! Recipes include Sticky Toffee Pears and Strawberry Zinger Milkshake.
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Children’s Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Flowers & Plants

10. Let’s Make Fairy Cakes: The Forest Fairies Bake Magical Fairy Cakes

by: Wendy Maura
Release date: Aug 02, 2016
Number of Pages: 36
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A fun way to introduce kids to microwave baking. Amanda and Andrew, two forest fairy kids are stuck inside on a rainy day learning how to bake magical fairy cakes in 70 seconds.
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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books

11. Sterling Biographies: Anne Frank: Hidden Hope

by: Rita Thievon Mullin
Release date: Feb 03, 2009
Number of Pages: 128
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‘In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart’. Born in the shadow of war and forced into hiding for more than two years, Anne Frank could still fill her beloved diary with heart and hope. This insightful biography will enrich the experience of reading “Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl”, which remains one of the most read and taught books for young people. It also provides additional information about her family, childhood and fate; features quotes from people who knew and cared for her and gives historical background on World War II.
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Children’s Books > History > Holocaust

12. Cool Healthy Muffins:: Fun & Easy Baking Recipes for Kids! (Cool Cupcakes & Muffins)

by: Alex Kuskowski
Release date: Jul 01, 2014
Number of Pages: 32
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What easy-to-cook food can be served as dessert, snacks, dinner, lunch, or even breakfast? Muffins of course! Kids will love trying their hand at baking one of the most versatile and tasty foods. Bake a healthy treat that tastes good too. Make your own Cool Healthy Muffins with the recipes in this book. Whip up Cinnamon Banana Bites or Tasty Oat n Raisin Surprise muffins. Muffins make a great snack any time of day. Includes full-page spreads on ingredients and tools to help make baking easy! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Health > Diet & Nutrition

13. Halloween Sweets and Treats (Holiday Cooking for Kids!)

by: Ruth Owen
Release date: Aug 15, 2012
Number of Pages: 32
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Halloween is the king of candy holidays. This spooky book of recipes goes beyond candy corn and chocolate and delves into wickedly tasty delights. Readers will be introduced to a wide array of Halloween delicacies as they learn measurements and cooking tips.
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Children’s Books > Holidays & Celebrations > Halloween

14. The Lulu Baker Trilogy: 03: Chocolate Wishes (Jinx,The Lulu Baker Trilogy)

by: Fiona Dunbar
Release date: Sep 17, 2009
Number of Pages: 256
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Lulu Baker and her magical cookbook are back, in the final book of the Lulu Baker trilogy! But so, unfortunately, is the dreaded Varaminta le Bone. And this time she’s managed to get her hands on Lulu’s precious recipe book. Lulu must once again use all her wiles to ruin the evil plans of Varaminta and her son, the dastardly Torquil. But will she get a happy ending of her own? We can only hope.
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15. Midwestern Recipes (Kids Can Cook)

by: Mary Boone
Release date: Oct 27, 2011
Number of Pages: 63
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Horseshoe sandwiches, city chicken, hot dishes, Dutch babies, and of course Chicago deep-dish pizzathese regional treasures and more showcase the history and bounty of the Midwest. Americas Dairyland provides the country not only with milk and cheese; it also produces honey, corn, and over 14 billion eggs each year. These abundant ingredients find their way into many Midwestern dishes, from corn fritters to frozen custard. Different cultures influenced Native American and pioneer cuisine in the Midwest when immigrants brought dishes from Czechoslovakia, Sweden, and other parts of the world. Kitchen safety tips, easy-to-follow recipes, and a glossary of common cooking terms help guide young chefs as they cook their way across the rich heartland of the United States.
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16. Mommies Picky Little Eaters

by: Ms.Keisha Lawson
Release date: May 23, 2016
Number of Pages: 22
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Mommies Picky Little Eaters is a fun, easy to follow cookbook that allows children to interact in the kitchen safely with adults. Lets face it children of all ages have “picky” appetites, especially toddlers and young children. These recipes put a wonderfully tasty spin on healthy toddler meals. Enjoy!
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17. Peter Rabbit’s Cookery Book

by: Beatrix PotterAnne Emerson
Release date: Apr 30, 1986
Number of Pages: 48
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Includes a variety of recipes based on foods mentioned in Beatrix Potter’s books.
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18. Sidewalk Games

by: Glen VecchioneBlanche Sims
Release date: Apr 01, 2003
Number of Pages: 80
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From Freeze Tag to Double Dutch, this bright and lively companion to Sidewalk Chalk presents some of the best traditional street and sidewalk activities ever. For every game, you’ll find out how many people can join the fun, plus instructions, tactics, and tips. Charming childlike drawings in crayon, plus diagrams, capture a sense of joy and illustrate the rules of play, too. A kid alone can try Seven Up, for example, as long as there’s a ball and a wall. Do Shoebox Bowling; enjoy some Sardines (a kind of reverse hide-and-seek where “It” hides and the group searches); and have fun with that old favorite, Kick the Can. Check out how limber everyone is with Limbo, a Jamaican dance-game. Spin around and leap over a twirling rope in Whirligig. The good times will keep on going!
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Children’s Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games

19. Tasty Sandwiches (You’re the Chef)

by: Jennifer S. Larson
Release date: Jan 01, 2013
Number of Pages: 32
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Are you ready to make your own tasty sandwiches? You can be the chef with these easy-to-follow recipes for dishes such as the banana dog, black bean veggie burger, sandwich on a stick, and grilled apple and cheese. You’ll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients, and more. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get cooking!
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Health > Diet & Nutrition

20. A Teen Guide to Breakfast on the Go (Teen Cookbooks)

by: Dana Meachen Rau
Release date: Jan 01, 2011
Number of Pages: 64
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How many times can you hit the snooze button and still have time for breakfast? You dont want to set that alarm any earlier than you have to. But breakfast doesnt have to take a lot of time, and it can be fun to make and eat. From sandwiches to smoothies, from French toast to fruit salad, the Teen Guide to Breakfast on the Go shows you how to turn a few spare minutes in the morning into a delicious and healthy meal.
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21. Terrific Veggies on the Side (You’re the Chef)

by: Kari Cornell
Release date: Aug 01, 2013
Number of Pages: 32
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Want to cook up some yummy veggie side dishes? You can be the chef with easy-to-follow recipes such as sweet potato oven fries, crispy kale chips, sensational stuffed squash, and easy refrigerator pickles. You’ll find simple drawings of important steps as well as photographs of the finished dishes. This book also provides key information, such as an equipment list, a technique list, safety tips, notes on special ingredients, and more. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get cooking!
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Children’s Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Health > Diet & Nutrition

22. The Redwall Cookbook

by: Brian JacquesChristopher Denise
Release date: Sep 22, 2005
Number of Pages: 104
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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.
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23. The Boxcar Children Cookbook

by: Diane Blain
Release date: Sep 01, 1991
Number of Pages: 96
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The Boxcar Children love to eat–and cook! No matter how busy they are with their latest adventure, they take time out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This cookbook includes many of their home-style favorites. The cookbook also contains quotes from the mysteries which inspired the recipes so readers can have fun cross-checking the cookbook with the stories.
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24. New Orleans! #4 (Recipe for Adventure)

by: Giada De LaurentiisFrancesca Gambatesa
Release date: Jun 17, 2014
Number of Pages: 144
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When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what’s in store for them. Zia Donatella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia’s plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn first-hand how food cannot only take you places but can also bring you back home.

In the fourth book in the series, Zia’s secret ingredient takes Alfie and Emilia to New Orleans. There they meet the members of a kids’ jazz band and are soon helping save the band’s performance venue, as well as tracking down a long-lost cookbook, which just might hold some very special secrets. From beignets and gumbo, to jazz and zydeco, Alfie and Emilia experience everything New Orleans has to offer, all while trying to find their way home.

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25. Twist It Up: More Than 60 Delicious Recipes from an Inspiring Young Chef

by: Jack WitherspoonSheri GiblinLisa Witherspoon
Release date: Nov 16, 2011
Number of Pages: 152
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Inspiration resides in the kitchen for eleven-year-old Jack Witherspoon. And for good reason. When Jack was going through incredibly tough times battling leukemia for the second time he sought solace in the Food Network and decided his dream was to become a chef. Before long, Jack was creating his own recipes, cooking for cancer fundraisers, and even coining his own culinary catchphrase ( Twist it up! ) to characterize his individual spin on comfort food favorites like French toast, pesto pizza, shepherd s pie, meat loaf, cupcakes, and more. Clear, step-by-step instructions and sumptuous photographs will encourage cooks of all ages to whip up delicious recipes and make mouthwatering memories in the kitchen.
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26. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children: Teaching Children to Cook the Nourishing Traditions Way

by: Suzanne GrossSally Fallon MorellAngela EisenbartKim Waters
Release date: May 15, 2015
Number of Pages: 240
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With over six hundred thousand copies sold, Nourishing Traditions is a phenomenon that has captured the imagination of America’s health conscious consumers. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook for Children provides children with the key messages of the parent book?the benefits of eggs, butter, bone broths and soups, lacto-fermented foods, meat and organ meats. Beautifully illustrated, the book teaches the basics of healthy cooking step by step. Children and their parents will enjoy lots of original recipes for healthy snacks, desserts, baked goods, lunches and breakfasts.
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27. Let My Children Cook!: A Passover Cookbook for Kids

by: Tamar Ansh
Release date: Feb 20, 2014
Number of Pages: 96
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The perfect Passover cookbook for ages 8 108!

Let My Children Cook! makes it easy for kids to share in the fun of cooking — at a time of year when parents can really use the help! Kids will also discover how to cook delicious food on their own, so no longer will they cry, “There s nothing to eat around here!” Filled with recipes every kid (and adult!) is sure to love, such as Matzah Marshmallow Melts, Crunchy Chicken Crisps and Matzah Soup Squares, to Rocky Road Brownies and Mock Oatmeal Cookies, the entire family will enjoy this delightful cookbook.

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Over 80 delicious, easy recipes!
Cooking and kitchen safety tips
Hilarious illustrations
Loads of creative ideas
BONUS! Fun and easy craft projects

6.5″ x 9.5″

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28. Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook

by: Jane YolenHeidi E.y. StempleSima Elizabeth Shefrin
Release date: Jan 07, 2013
Number of Pages: 200
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A fun book for parents and children to enjoy and treasure
Master storyteller Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Stemple have teamed up to bring the magic of their acclaimed Fairy Tale Feasts to the time-honored and delicious traditions of Jewish storytelling and cuisine. Here you’ll find Yolen’s dynamic, enchanting retellings of Jewish tales from around the world paired with Stemple’s recipes-for everything from challah to matzo brei to pomegranate couscous, tzimmes chicken, and rugelah, in creative versions of classic dishes that any family will delight in cooking together. And Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts is more than collection of stories and recipes: Yolen and Stemple imagine their readers as co-conspirators. Throughout they share fun facts and anecdotes about the creation of the stories and the history of the dishes, designed to encourage future cooks and storytellers to make up their own versions. Readers of all ages will learn about Jewish folktales, culture, and cooking, all the while captivated by the humor and wisdom of these enduring stories (and ready to eat!).

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29. Once Upon a Time in the Kitchen: Recipes and Tales from Classic Children’s Stories (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)

by: Carol OdellAnna Pignataro
Release date: Apr 26, 2010
Number of Pages: 48
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Inspired by classic stories from the world of children’s literature, cookbook author Carol Odell creates simple and tasty treats for cooks (and readers) of all ages to enjoy. Enhanced by softly colored illustrations, story excerpts from more than 20 children’s books (including Huckleberry Finn, Little Women, and Treasure Island) are accompanied by original, easy-to-follow recipes. From breakfast items (Doctor Doolittle Do-very-little Sausages) and sandwiches (Treasure Island Marooned Cheese Toast), to main meals (Robin Hood Sherwood Forest Chicken) and desserts (The Fir Tree Shortbread Stars), young readers will enjoy making and eating these scrumptious delights! Carol Odell has written more than 20 children’s books as well as scripts for television, including the BBC. She is also an accomplished cook and is the author of the Countrywoman’s Cookbook and coauthor of Natural Health Cookbook. She lives in Australia. Award-winning author and illustrator, Anna Pignataro has created more than 40 books for children. She was the winner of the Crichton Award for book illustration in 1998, and her books are frequently chosen as notable Australian books. Anna lives in Australia.
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30. A Merry Christmas Cookbook

by: Disney Book GroupDisney Storybook Art Team
Release date: Sep 16, 2014
Number of Pages: 64
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Treat your taste buds to a feast of traditional holiday delights! With simple step-by-step instructions, helpful cooking tips, color photographs, and charming character art, this book is the perfect way for parents and children to make holiday magic in the kitchen! A rating system lets kids know how difficult the recipes are, and cooking tips are sprinkled throughout. Kids will enjoy making Rolly’s Spotted Cranberry Pancakes, Sugar Rush Popcorn Gumdrop Garland and Anna’s Frozen Ice Candy!
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