Get Cooking!
Whet your aspiring chef or picky eater's appetite with these appealing cookbooks.
The African-American Child's Heritage Cookbook by Vanessa Roberts Parham
Share history, traditions, and recipes with the next generation. Best for ages 9–12.
Betty Crocker Kids Cook! by Betty Crocker
An inviting collection of recipes and party ideas. Best for ages 6–10.
The Children's Jewish Holiday Kitchen by Joan Nathan
Discover this assortment of activities and recipes arranged by age-appropriateness so you can involve the entire family in preparing for your celebrations. Best for ages 9–12.
The Children's Step-by-Step Cookbook by Angela Wilkes
Dazzling photos, easy-to-follow instructions, and 50 mouthwatering recipes make this a great choice for learning cooking basics. Best for ages 6–10
Cooking on a Stick: Campfire Recipes for Kids by Linda White
Get your grade-schooler cooking in the Great Outdoors with mouthwatering recipes, plus tips for building campfires, grocery and equipment lists, and more. Best for ages 7–12.
Emeril's There's a Chef in My Soup! Recipes for the Kid in Everyone by Emeril Lagasse
Your middle-schooler is sure to love learning to cook with this easy-to-use guide from a favorite celebrity chef. Best for ages 10 and up.
Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters by Jane Yolen and Heidi Stemple
This collection of 20 tales combines storytelling, recipes, and fun facts designed to encourage future cooks and storytellers. Best for ages 6-10.
Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook by Georgeanne Brennan
These simple and wacky recipes (Cat in the Hat Pudding, anyone?) will have the whole family giggling. Best for ages 8-12.
The Healthy Body Cookbook: Over 50 Fun Activities and Delicious Recipes for Kids by Joan D'Amico
Discover how to keep the different parts of the body healthy in this scientific cookbook. Best for ages 9–12.
Hocus-Pocus Magical Cookbook by Donna Boundy
Along with the included glittery wand and conversion wheel, each of these recipes has a positive wizard purpose: from school success to keeping friends forever. Best for ages 6 and up.
The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods From Laura Ingalls Wilder's Classic Stories by Barbara M. Walker
Travel back in time with this classic cookbook that will show you how to make more than 100 pioneer recipes. Best for ages 8 and up.
Kids Around the World Cook!: The Best Foods and Recipes From Many Lands by Arlette N. Braman
Tour cuisine around the globe through step-by-step recipes and fascinating cultural information. Best for ages 9–12.
Kids Cook 1-2-3 by Rozanne Gold
What could be simpler than recipes with only three ingredients each? Best for ages 8-12.
Magic Spoon Cookbook from Klutz
Get cooking with 35 kid-pleasing recipes your child can create with the help of an eye-catching mixing spoon. Best for ages 6–10.
Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up by Molly Katzen and Ann Henderson
Share the joy of cooking with these illustrated, whimsical recipes from the author of the celebrated Moosewood Cookbook. Best for ages 4–8.
Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes by Felicity Dahl
If your child longs to conjure up the Lickable Wallpaper he read about in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this collection of delectable and disgusting recipes features step-by-step instructions and full-color photos. Best for ages 8–12.
Science Experiments You Can Eat by Vicki Cobb
Create incredible, edible experiments with this classic cookbook recently updated to incorporate new kitchen technology. Best for ages 4–8. Learn more.
Mash and Smash Cookbook: Fun and Yummy Recipes Every Kid Can Make! by Marian Buck-Murray
Your young chef will love this cartoon cookbook that presents safe, easy-to-follow, and appetizing recipes coded by their degree of difficulty. Best for ages 7–12.
The Sleepover Cookbook by Hallie Warshaw
Prepare delectable treats for dinner, breakfast, or a midnight snack with a cookbook that has plenty of attitude. Best for ages 9–14.
Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes by Robin Davis
Entice your picky eater with out-of-this-world dishes he can prepare himself. Best for ages 8–12.
Storybook Stew: Cooking With Books Kids Love by Suzanne I. Barchers
Cook up a good book with this collection of 50 recipes from favorite stories. Best for ages 3–8.
12/7/06
