Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-6-Although the cover states that the book contains "50 delicious recipes," there are really only 10 basic ones with suggested variations. For instance, instructions for making shortbread cookies are followed by a list of 10 ingredients such as nuts or raisins that may be added to "make new cookies." The simple recipes are accompanied by clear, color photographs that show the ingredients, tools, and steps in preparation. A few recipes call for superfine sugar, which is not readily available everywhere in the U.S. Notes remind youngsters of safety issues and when it is important to receive parental assistance. The bright and busy layout includes stuffed-animal "assistants" that add kid appeal. Angela Wilkes's The Children's Step-by-Step Cook Book (DK, 1997) contains recipes similar to almost all of the ones found here, plus many more, and is a better choice for aspiring bakers.-Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
