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Interactive summertime fun for the whole family.

Mom and Dad have no TV, no computers, and no plans while staying in the family cabin by the lake. So, it's up to Lily and her brother to keep their parents entertained during this summer vacation.

Fortunately, these kids have lots of ideas so their folks won't have to just lie around. With a game of "paddle Paws" using balloons and decorated paper plates Lily relieves Mom's dockside languor.

When a passing shower threatens to dampen their spirits, it's inside for a make-your-own board game using coins and paper.

Then Dad's growling tummy leads to some homemade ice cream using two empty coffee cans and some standard kitchen ingredients.

Later, sundown can't keep the fun down -- flashlights, some string, and a few glass jars provide underwater illumination to see nighttime critters beneath the waves.

In all, Lily and her brother provide thirty-eight crafts, games, recipes, and activities that ensure an interactive cure for cabin fever.

Complete with nature tips, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a cast of comical characters, 38 Ways to Entertain Your Parents on Summer Vacation is any family's ticket to fresh-air fun. ... Read more

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A collection of traditional menus from twelve regions of the world, this richly illustrated, colorful book provides 60 easy-to-follow recipes for chefs of all ages.Organized by region, Global Gourmet takes you on a journey through the kitchens of the world, and teaches you to prepare authentic ethnic meals from a Sunset Supper on the African Savannah to an Italian Sunday afternoon dinner to a Mexican Fiesta.

Far more than just a cookbook, this is a multicultural guide to foods, celebrations and traditions.Informative sidebars provide the cooks and their guests with more than just a meal.Tap your feet to the rhythm of traditional Greek Folk Dancing.Journey to Japan to discover the mystique of the ancient tea ceremony.Marvel at the merriment of Germany's Oktoberfest.Perfect for family kitchen adventures as well as classroom cooking projects, Global Gourmet offers a sampling of food from around the world that is sure to satisfy, no matter what your taste. ... Read more

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A Cooking and learning Adventure
I enjoyed this colorful and informative book with my 9 year old son. The cultural information was interesting and fun. We found the recipes user friendly.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys cooking with their kids and learning about other parts of the world. ... Read more

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Go ahead, play with your food! Take your taste buds on a trip down memory lane—with or without your children—with RETRO KIDS COOKING: TIMELESS RECIPES FOR COOKS OF ALL AGES. Kids love food, and now they can share the fun of cooking with easy-to-prepare, kid-tested recipes from generations of parents and classic cookbooks. From pigs in a blanket to peanut butter finger foods to grilled cheese, it’s all about creativity in the kitchen. Fabulous vintage illustrations of kids in the kitchen and classic products combine with 100 recipes, tips, and ideas to bring out the chef in everyone—no matter what age. Mix one part dad, grandma, or big sis with one part little helper, and you have a delicious recipe for great food and great memories. ... Read more

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Children will be excited to prepare some of France's typical dishes themselves! The Young Chef's French Cookbook contains more than a dozen easy-to-prepare recipes with step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus warnings for safety in the kitchen. A special section features the traditions, costumes, food, and fun of the Festival of Kings. ... Read more

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A mixture of art, photography, and large, clear type introduces children to fruits and vegetables. Printed on heavy-duty card and hand-stitched to ensure maximum longevity, these stunning books go far beyond just naming familiar foods. Each spread shows the name of the food alongside a clear photograph against a dramatic painted background. Upon opening the full-page foldout to look inside the fruit or vegetable, kids can see which need to be peeled before eating and which have seeds, stones, pits, or other interesting things inside. ... Read more

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Starting Cooking: Kid Kits (ISBN 0881108030) includes:
Starting Cooking Book
Apron
Whisk
Rolling Pin
Wooden Mixing Spoon
Measuring Spoon ... Read more

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Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past–– from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare

Who knew history could be so delicious? In The U.S. History Cookbook, you’ll discover how Americans have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of periods and events in U.S. history mixes together a delectable batter of food timelines, kid-friendly recipes, and fun food facts throughout each chapter, including such fascinating tidbits as: Sunday was baked bean day in many colonial family homes; pioneers took advantage of the rough trails to churn milk into butter; the Girl Scouts first started selling cookies in the 1930s to save money for summer camp; and so much more!

Kids will have a great time learning about the past while they cook up easy and yummy recipes, including:

• Cornmeal Blueberry Mush, a favorite dish of the Native Americans of the Northeast
• King Cake, the traditional cake served at the Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana
• Amazing Country Scrambled Eggs, an essential part of any hearty pioneer breakfast
• Cocoanut Pudding, a favorite dessert of travelers riding the transcontinental railroad in the 1870s
• Baked Macaroni ’N’ Cheese, a popular and inexpensive dish enjoyed during the Depression

The U.S. History Cookbook also includes information on cooking tools and skills, with important rules for kitchen safety and clean up. ... Read more

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Great Book for Kids!
This book is wonderful. My child took it out from the school library several times so we could try different recipies. I've decided to buy it since we both enjoy it so much. ... Read more

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Simple and Sweet
As a second grade teacher, I was collecting books for a chocolate theme when I came across this book. It is a great book for those struggling readers who want to read books about the same things the rest of the class is reading without feeling overwhelmed. It has an early intervention level of 9. The text is written in simple sentences. "New words" are typed in boldfaced print and defined in a glossary. A good non-fiction book for lower level readers in the primary classroom. ... Read more

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Cooking the Australian Way
I am an Aussie living in Georgia and have found this book to be a valuable tool when finding the Australian way of eating. The recipes are Quite easy to understand and the ingredients are American friendly, unfortunately there are no pictures which takes a bit of the fun out of it. But all in all YUM YUM. ... Read more

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An all-star collection of in-the-blender concoctions.None of the recipes need any cooking, most take about six minutes from start to stomach and all can be made any time of year (with frozen or fresh fruit).Comes with a custom Klutz spatula. ... Read more

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not much of a "recipe" book
WARNING: This "cookbook" does not have "recipes." All it does is list some fruits and juices under generic smoothie names. It gives you some measurements and leaves the rest for you to do. There is a page or two showing you the generalized smoothie making process at the beginning, but there is NO substantial "cookbook" fare. But I mean... what else can you expect from a smoothie book? Nonetheless I was very disappointed with it.

Great flavors using easy-to-find ingredients!
This book is one of the best I have seen for simplicity matched with ultimate flavor. Using ingredients that I can find in the VERY small town I live in, I can make treats that please everyone in the family, including a very picky 3 year old who won't eat fruit otherwise. His favorite is the Peanut Butter Banana and after tasting it, it's very hard to believe there are only 3 ingredients. The most exotic item in the book is coconut milk and that's even available here in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy this book with or without kids. I am buying my second copy today to give to a friend!

Easy, easy, easy
We love smoothies in my house, and after I bought this book, I made a trip to the grocery store to stock up on fruits and juices. I spent a couple of hours that evening peeling and chopping fruit for the freezer, and then I was ready to go! We have since enjoyed yummy Mango and Pineapple-Papaya Smoothies, and are looking forward to Strawberry-Mango and Strawberry-Banana Smoothies, as well as a host of others. Although I have a couple of other books on smoothies, this one contains the easiest recipes by far. In fact, I sent a copy to a young friend (age 11) to help introduce her to the kitchen, and she loves it, too!

Fantastic!
I love the book " Smoothies" by Anne Akers Johnson. Smoothies are the new "craze" in our town . They are so expensive to buy at the smoothie "cafe's", so I decided I wanted to make my own.. This book has 22 recipes that are all absolutely delicious! I recomend that you buy it, now!

Smoothies rock my world!
I never knew how much I liked smoothies until I bought this book. One taste of the splendorific Strawberry-Banana smoothie and I was HOOKED. This is probably the best cookbook in my entire household. Buy it. Now. ... Read more

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The Kid's Choice Cookbook is a cookbook especially for kid's with diabetes. It contains recipe after recipe of the food kids love to eat, from Sloppy Joe Pizza, to Crunchy Baked French Toast, Frosty Chocolate Shakes and more! Instructions are simple so young chefs can even start cooking some recipes on their own.The U.S. version includes Diabetes Exchanges calculated in accordance with the 1995 Exchange Lists for Meal Planning, American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association. ... Read more

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Easiest Ever
I work in a daycare and this book has many helpful recipes for different age groups. I would recommend this book to other caregivers and parents. I even recommend this book to those who are just starting to cook.

My Choice!
I have never enjoyed a cookbook more! It brought back all those warm fun times I had cooking, with my mother and especially my grandmother, as a child. I love Mr. Radish and his "did you know?" and "just for fun" tips. I work in healthcare and I see time and again adult diabetic patients whose diets are inadequate and unhealthy. If we can instill in the children a love of cooking and empower them to make healthy food choices I believe it will positively affect every aspect of their lives. This cookbook can be a BIG step in that direction. I must note that I gift this cookbook to all the children in my life (nephews, friends kids, etc.) as healthy eating and alot of fun are good things for all children! I also recommend Colleen Bartley's cookbook for big kid's called First Choice...but that's a review for another day. Enjoy the good eats! ... Read more

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Planning a party?
It's as easy as pie with the
Easy-Bake™ Party Planner

This special party guide offers budding cooks a wealth of recipe ideas and baking advice. Kids learn the key steps in planning a party, planning the menu, and even in planning the decorations and overall presentation.

Readers can choose from recipes for savory snacks like quesadillas or pigs in blankets, and sweet treats like parfaits and cakes. Sample menus at the back of the book offer ideas perfect for nearly every occasion.

Jam-packed with solid kitchen safety information and useful cook's tips, the book also comes with reusable decorating stencils, blank recipe cards, and more! ... Read more