Book details
Eddie's Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat
Description
It is Grandad's birthday and Eddie is helping his mother plan and prepare a birthday party for him — with Lily's help, of course! Using baked apples from their apple tree and eggs from their chickens, they soon fill the table with delicious birthday treats. But what did Lily do with all the carrots? Eddie’s Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat capitalizes on young children’s interest in how food is cooked. The book includes fabulous watercolor illustrations and recipes for making delicious and nutritious treats for all budding young chefs. The recipes included are: Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Crusty white bread, Orange drizzle cake, and Baked and buttery apples.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- Culinary Inspiration: 'Eddie's Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat' offers a delightful array of recipes and cooking ideas that will inspire both young readers and adults to explore the joys of cooking and baking, making it a perfect resource for family bonding and culinary creativity.
- Educational Value: The book provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn about cooking and baking in an engaging and accessible way. It introduces basic cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and the importance of healthy eating habits, making it a valuable educational tool.
- Charming Illustrations: Sarah Garland's book is known for its warm and inviting illustrations that not only bring the story to life but also serve as visual aids for the recipes. These illustrations can help to captivate the reader's imagination and make the process of cooking more enjoyable.
- Storytelling Element: Unlike typical cookbooks, 'Eddie's Kitchen' incorporates a narrative that follows the character Eddie through his culinary adventures. This storytelling approach can make the experience of reading the book and trying out the recipes more fun and relatable, especially for younger audiences.