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Cooking Up a Storm in Picture Books (page 2)


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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 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 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 ARROZ CON LECHE / RICE PUDDING
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
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 >
Cover art for SOUP DAY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 28, 2010
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 COOKING WITH HENRY AND ELLIEBELLY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 26, 2010
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 >