Huddling up in the winter next to a bowl of hot soup or biting into a melty chocolatey cookie can really hit the spot. Embrace the colder months with these books to encourage cooking and baking for K-5.
By the staff of Carnegie library of Pittsburgh
“The Big Book of Baking for Kids”
by American Girl
Learn how to make delicious, warm and vibrantly decorated pastries and desserts from this book.
“Chinese Menu: The History, Myths and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods”
by Grace Lin
Celebrated children’s author Grace Lin’s debut Chinese American cookbook has something for everyone, from recipes for cozy homecooked meals like wonton soup to tales about the invention of different foods.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.
“The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs”
by America’s Test Kitchen
Get the gold standard of recipe testing … for kids! America’s Test Kitchen has done the work to make sure these recipes are delicious and easy to understand for bakers big and small, of all skill levels.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby and as an eBook on Hoopla.
“Creative Cocoa Recipes”
by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Winter is the best time for a warm drink, and this book has recipes for lots of different kinds of hot chocolate! You can also learn how to make other recipes and desserts that involve cocoa as an ingredient.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Hoopla.
“Ramen for Everyone”
by Patricia Tanumihardja
In this cozy picture book, a boy named Hiro learns to make ramen for the first time. If you want to try, too, there’s a delicious recipe for ramen in the back of the book.
