FOR KIDS

Mouth-watering photos and simple instructions make this a winning choice for young cooks who already have a little bit of experience in the kitchen. Includes allergen alerts and substitutions for every recipe. Ages 8-14.

This cookbook is filled with photos of real kids cooking real food. The simple recipes will help kids get familiar with new tastes as they get more confident in the kitchen. Ages 6-14.

This guided culinary journal helps children on their journey of self-discovery by exploring their uniqueness in entertaining and creative ways. It’s a story of a boy who likes to cook, and who inspires the reader to experiment and create new food combinations. There are fill-ins where the reader can answer thoughtful questions about food, feelings, and life. Ages 8-10.

Chock full of fun activities to help your toddler get comfortable with food, this cookbook serves as a helpful guide for parents. Your child will learn to enjoy colors and textures of different food, as well as hone motor skills. Your little chef will have a blast mashing, squishing, painting, playing, and eating delicious food! Ages 2-4.

A book for young children about how bacteria in our intestines keep us healthy. This is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the powerful community of microbes on and inside us. Cartoon images tell the story about how the “good guys” become more powerful and defeat the onslaught of the “bad guys.” Ages 2-6.

With bright photos and hand-drawn lettering, this cookbook is sure to become a family treasure. If you have trouble getting your kids to enjoy things that grow in the earth (vegetables and fruit), maybe a jaunt through this book will inspire them to think creatively and discover new taste sensations. Ages 6-14.

If you want your kids to not only enjoy healthy food, but also learn a lot about where it comes from and why it’s important to eat, look no further. This book explores topics such as how to start a compost pile, why protein is important for health, and how to create a family recipe book. Plus, there are easy-to-make recipes celebrating each month of the year. Ages 7-14.

Your young child will be inspired to make simple recipes with this basic cookbook. Cooking tips and funny jokes accompany easy-to-read recipes. Simple directions explain all the steps for first-time cooks to follow with ease. Each recipe also lists the tools needed and defines new cooking terms. Allergens are listed for each recipe. Ages 4-8.

The sequel to Kid Chef Junior, this cookbook helps older kids who are more experienced in the kitchen to feel confident expanding their skills. Recipes have more steps and some are complicated. Substitutes for common allergens are mentioned at the beginning of the book. Ages 7-14.