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Cooking Up a Storm in Picture Books (page 2)


Cover art for PEENY BUTTER FUDGE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 15, 2009

"Fudge recipe included. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Joyful exuberance abounds in this mother-son collaboration that celebrates family ties and the joys of eating peanut-butter fudge. Read full book review >
Cover art for YUM YUM!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2009
by Mara Bergman, illustrated by Nick Maland

"Sweet with a pinch of spice, this rhyming read-aloud serves up one flavorful treat. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Katie, James and their little dog Harry are aspiring chefs, but there's one (or more) too many cooks in this kitchen in this humorous offering. Read full book review >
Cover art for TALLULAH IN THE KITCHEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2005
by Nancy Wolff, illustrated by Nancy Wolff

"No eating words here—just delicious pancakes that Tallulah and her friends sell at a lemonade stand. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Tallulah the cat loves to cook—especially pancakes. Read full book review >
Cover art for PASCUAL AND THE KITCHEN ANGELS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2004
by Tomie dePaola, illustrated by Tomie dePaola

"A note about the saint and a dedication to a number of notable foodies complete this utterly charming work. (Picture book/biography. 6-9)"
Using acrylics and gesso to make his beautiful, cheerful, and warmhearted images that are so familiar to children, dePaola recounts the story of St. Read full book review >
Cover art for FANNIE IN THE KITCHEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2001
by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

"Delicious! (Picture book. 7-10)"
Hopkinson (Band of Angels, 1998, etc.) documents domestic history in the making, using real people and fleshing out a true, little-known episode. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GREAT PANCAKE ESCAPE
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2001
by Paul Many, illustrated by Scott Goto

"A rhythmic, rip-roaring romp. (Picture book. 5-8)"
"Our dad is a magician, / who can make a bird go poof, / but the day he cooked us pancakes, / he made an awful goof." Read full book review >