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Cookbooks for Kids!

I love that there are such an amazing range of cookbooks for tamariki to get involved with making food and learning the skills involved in nourishing themselves early. Here are some favourites, covering a wide range - from Gruffalo inspired recipes, to Kitchen science!

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Edmonds My First Cookbook
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Edmonds My First Cookbook

ByGoodman Fielder

Edmonds My First Cookbook by Goodman Fielder is the quintessential starter guide for young cooks, bursting with delightful, easy-to-follow recipes that span all meals of the day. With this book, young chefs will embark on a culinary journey that nurtures a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Featuring the iconic illustrated step-by-step layout reminiscent of the beloved EDMONDS JUNIOR COOKBOOK, this updated edition makes it exceptionally straightforward to master classic New Zealand recipes. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks in between, every section is meticulously designed to build confidence and skill in the kitchen. Boasting over 90 mouth-watering recipes, Edmonds My First Cookbook provides a comprehensive assortment of dishes that will enable you to become a champion-pikelet-maker, an expert-afghan-baker, or an award-winning-pizza-creator. Each recipe is not only...

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Let’s Cook

Let’s Cook

ByBuddy Oliver

Inspired by life in a food-loving family, Buddy Oliver's first cookbook is a user-friendly resource for parents to enjoy with their children. Featuring 60+ exciting recipes that are fun to make, delicious to tuck into, and written with beginners in mind, Let’s Cook is a fantastic tool for building kitchen confidence through flavour-packed food that the whole family can enjoy. Buddy's cookbook takes children (and parents!) on a real adventure through a whole rainbow of tasty dishes and builds on their cooking skills, supported by simple recipe methods and enticing food photography. Chapters include breakfast and brunch, family favourites and skills for life, as well as a dedicated pasta chapter, a collection of seasonal favourites, speedy after-school snacks, and some much-loved puds and party treats. Made with accessible...

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Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook
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Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook

ByBluey

Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant Cookbook features a collection of playful and fun recipes inspired by episodes of the beloved children's show. With simple instructions, it encourages families to cook together, bringing the magic and creativity of Bluey and Bingo's imaginative play into the kitchen. It's perfect for young fans and parents alike.

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The Kitchen Science Cookbook

The Kitchen Science Cookbook

ByMichelle Dickinson

The Kitchen Science Cookbook by Michelle Dickinson offers a delightful exploration of science through hands-on experiments you can conduct at home using everyday kitchen items. It blends creativity with education, making scientific principles accessible and engaging for readers of all ages, whether you're experimenting for fun or as a learning exercise. The book encourages curiosity and showcases how the kitchen can transform into an exciting laboratory.

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The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs
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The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

ByAmerica's Test Kitchen Kids

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs by America's Test Kitchen Kids is a delightful guide designed to inspire young bakers. It offers a collection of easy-to-follow recipes, including mouth-watering cakes, cookies, and breads, accompanied by vivid photos and helpful tips. The book empowers children to develop their baking skills while having fun in the kitchen.

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Kids Can Cook Vegetarian

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian

ByEsther Coombs

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian by Esther Coombs is a delightful introduction for children into the world of vegetarian cooking. It offers a collection of simple, child-friendly recipes that encourage creativity and healthy eating. Each recipe is designed to be engaging and fun, providing young chefs the chance to explore delicious vegetarian cuisine.

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Plant-Based Cooking for Kids

Plant-Based Cooking for Kids

ByFaith Ralphs and Faith Goimarac Ralphs

Plant-Based Cooking for Kids by Faith Ralphs and Faith Goimarac Ralphs is a delightful cookbook that introduces children to the world of plant-based meals. The book offers a variety of fun and easy recipes that cater to young tastes while promoting a healthy lifestyle. It's filled with colourful photos and step-by-step instructions, making it an engaging and educational resource for involving kids in cooking.

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Rebel Girls Cook

Rebel Girls Cook

ByRebel Girls

With 100 kid-tested recipes, Rebel Girls Cook empowers beginning cooks and young Rebel chefs-in-training to take charge in the kitchen. Ever wanted to whip up a fun breakfast with your family on Saturday mornings? Struggled to find simple meals that your kids could cook on their own? Wanted to encourage excitement and creativity around food and cooking? In this truly kid-friendly cookbook, Rebel Girls Cook shares tips, tricks, and stories to excite and empower young people in the kitchen. This cookbook will guide your 8-12 year old, whether a seasoned chef or first-time cook, through more than 100 kid-tested recipes, from quick weekday breakfasts to show-stopping desserts—with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too. Peppered throughout are fun culinary history facts, social and emotional learning questions, and advice...

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Egg and Spoon

Egg and Spoon

ByAlexandra Tylee

A scrumptious collection for anyone who loves good, healthy food and an occasional indulgence—after-school snacks, things on sticks, cakes, slices and dinners, a boiled egg to slip into your pocket for later. Many recipes are naturally gluten-free or vegan, and all are delicious. Alexandra Tylee is the owner and chef at Pipi Café, a little pink house, cottage garden, and pizza truck—a place to celebrate eating together and taking pleasure in small things. Sometimes you need a layered cake, a crispy roast chook, a popsicle for breakfast... quite often all you need is an egg and a spoon. Egg and Spoon is for children and adults. Tylee trusts children to choose flavours and handle equipment in this joyful book that will set them on a lifetime love of...

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Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

ByRossini Perez

Help budding chefs thrive in the kitchen with Kids in the Kitchen, where they'll learn how to make all of their favourites. Do you have kids who always want to help out in the kitchen? Want to find a new way to keep them busy in a way that benefits everyone? Tired of having meals refused by picky eaters? Kids in the Kitchen to the rescue! The recipes will teach your mini chefs the basic skills needed to thrive in the kitchen. With minimal ingredients (both good for the stomach and eyes), easy instructions, and requiring only standard equipment, find recipes that get them involved and satisfy their palates. The scrumptious recipes include: Chocolate Chip Protein Pancake Muffin Rainbow Fried Rice Pepperoni Pizza Empanadas Easy One Pot Mac...

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Basics to Brilliance Kids
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Basics to Brilliance Kids

ByDonna Hay

Basics to Brilliance Kids by Donna Hay is a delightful cookbook tailored for young chefs and their families. It focuses on transforming simple recipe foundations into impressive meals, encouraging creativity and confidence in the kitchen. With clear instructions and engaging visuals, this book inspires kids to explore and enjoy cooking.

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Cake!
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Cake!

ByLotta Nieminen

Invite young children into the kitchen with this toddler-friendly introduction to cooking. Colourful, charming, and cleverly designed, Cake! features sturdy paper-engineered parts to guide future foodies through a simple recipe, from greasing the pan to decorating with sprinkles. Pull a tab to mix the batter, turn a wheel to pipe the frosting, pop out the cake piece to serve, and much more. Lotta Nieminen's stylish design style elevates this bold, graphic board book, making it a special gift that will be treasured by the next generation of chefs. The book includes a real and fully tested recipe, so that parents and kids can bake a real homemade funfetti cake, as well. A sweet addition to the beloved Cook in a Book series, Cake! is one hundred percent adult-free,...

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Kids Can Cook

Kids Can Cook

ByEsther Coombs

Kids Can Cook by Esther Coombs is a delightful guide that introduces children to the world of cooking in an accessible and engaging way. Filled with simple, step-by-step instructions, it encourages young chefs to explore their creativity in the kitchen. With a mix of fun recipes and vibrant illustrations, it aims to inspire confidence and joy in cooking for kids of all ages.

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Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes

Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes

ByJulia Donaldson

Make healthy snacks, sweet treats, and simple meals from the deep dark wood - all based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Is your tummy beginning to rumble? Make your own owl ice cream, scrambled snake, and roasted fox, and of course... Gruffalo crumble! With twenty-four recipes specially designed for adults to use with children, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and lots of hints and tips on what to do next, Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes is a great way to introduce Gruffalo fans to cooking and baking. Perfect for holidays, rainy days, and full of food ideas for a Gruffalo party!

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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

ByAmerica’s Test Kitchen Kids

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs by America's Test Kitchen Kids is a vibrant and engaging cookbook designed to inspire children in the kitchen. The book offers simple, step-by-step recipes that are easy for young chefs to follow, fostering their culinary skills and confidence. With a variety of dishes covering breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts, it's an excellent introduction to the exciting world of cooking.

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