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Cover art for TYLER MAKES PANCAKES!
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2012
TYLER MAKES PANCAKES!
by Tyler Florence, illustrated by Craig Frazier
"A strong choice for foodies and all curious children. (recipe, informational page) (Picture book. 4-8)"
Do pancakes come from a box? Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PRINCESS OF BORSCHT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 22, 2011
Kirkus Star THE PRINCESS OF BORSCHT
by Leda Schubert, illustrated by Bonnie Christensen
"Appetizing and heartwarming. (Picture book. 3-9)"
Too many cooks can make wonderful borscht. Read full book review >
Cover art for PIGGIES IN THE KITCHEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 22, 2011
PIGGIES IN THE KITCHEN
by Michelle Meadows, illustrated by Ard Hoyt
"Likely to inspire copy-pig messes in a kitchen near you. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Mama pig heads out shopping. Read full book review >
Cover art for COOKING WITH HENRY AND ELLIEBELLY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 26, 2010
COOKING WITH HENRY AND ELLIEBELLY
by Carolyn Parkhurst, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
"Resplendently warm and lively with a retro feel. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Today's showcase recipe is "raspberry-marshmallow-peanut butter waffles with barbequed banana bacon," but can a festive cooking show thrive with an opinionated toddler involved? Read full book review >
Cover art for SOUP DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 28, 2010
Kirkus Star SOUP DAY
by Melissa Iwai, illustrated by Melissa Iwai
"Ordinariness made extraordinary. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Iwai's writing debut beautifully depicts the loving relationship between a mother and daughter as they go about a winter ritual—making soup. Read full book review >
Cover art for ARROZ CON LECHE / RICE PUDDING
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
ARROZ CON LECHE / RICE PUDDING: UN POEMA PARA COCINAR / A COOKING POEM
by Jorge Argueta, illustrated by Fernando Vilela
"A nice introduction to the joys of cooking, as well as a strong bilingual addition to any collection. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A lyrical recipe presented in the form of a free-verse poem, this bilingual (Spanish/English) selection combines the fun of cooking with the tenderness of a mother-son relationship. Read full book review >