Salad people and more real recipes A new cookbook for preschoolers and up

Mollie Katzen, 1950-

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Published
Berkeley, Calif. : Tricycle Press 2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Mollie Katzen, 1950- (-)
Physical Description
93 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781582461410
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Review by Booklist Review

PreS-Gr. 2, with parental guidance. What's the best way to encourage kids to eat healthy food? Give them the opportunity to prepare it with their own hands, says Katzen, whose many cookbooks include the original Moosewood titles. As in Pretend Soup (1994), her previous cookbook for preschoolers and up, Katzen offers a range of vegetarian, kid-friendly recipes in an artistic, innovative format. Each recipe receives two spreads. The first contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for adults; the second, directed to children, illustrates stages of preparation in a series of clear, boxed drawings. Katzen's whimsical color pictures of dancing produce and animals decorate the pages, and many readers may find that recipes such as Chewy Energy Circles will become family staples. All recipes in the book have been preschool tested, and Katzen gives parents plenty of tips on preparing a safe, nurturing cooking space for kids and communicating concepts such as washing your hands with flour before handling sticky dough. These detailed, practical, and inspired ideas may extend far beyond the kitchen, helping adults approach parenting in new ways and helping kids develop a lifelong interest and confidence in healthy food. For food-related picture books, see the Read-alikes Kids in the Kitchen in the October 15 issue. --Gillian Engberg Copyright 2005 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

From the author of Moosewood Cookbook comes the paper-over-board Salad People and More Real Recipes: A New Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up by Mollie Katzen, geared towards youngest food-lovers and vegetarians. All recipes unfold nearly wordlessly in step-by-step panel illustrations against neon-bright backgrounds. For "Tiny Tacos," seven panels unfold as "1. Put chips on plate/ 2. Add beans." Yet, by box #7, the recipe is complete: "Eat!" (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 3-In this charming offering, Katzen follows the format and emphases of Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes (Tricycle, 1994) to present 20 new kid-tested concoctions. Not a hot dog, tub of frosting, or package of Kool-Aid is to be found among these dishes; this is real food, the nutritious and delicious kind-low fat, low sugar, and meatless. The first recipe encourages kids to be creative and make their own miniature "Salad People" out of cheese, fruit, vegetables, and pasta. "Tiny Tacos" are tortilla chip sandwiches of refried beans, guacamole, salsa, and grated cheese. "Focaccia" starts with store-bought pizza dough that is painted with olive oil, sprinkled with rosemary, and baked. "Chewy Energy Circles" are a nutritious alternative to expensive power bars. Each tasty treat is presented in an easy-to-use, three-part format. First, an introductory section for grown-ups describes the end product and outlines tips to help children achieve success. Next, ingredients and directions are provided. Finally, a colorful spread combines simple language with clear illustrations to clarify each step. Safety tips and an essay discussing the benefits of this activity for children are included. Throughout, the writing is clear and encouraging, empowering novice chefs to discover new skills and tastes as they explore this rewarding endeavor. A winner!-Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

This companion to Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes is just as attractive, creative, and easy to use, with the same ingenious format: printed recipes for adults and pictorial directions for preschoolers. The twenty vegetarian dishes are nutritious (low-fat and low-sugar) yet kid-appealing (""Sunrise Lemonade,"" ""Counting Soup""). Healthy eating, enjoyment of the cooking process, and parent-child togetherness are all promoted here. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

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