What a great idea to get the kids in the kitchen and eat what they make!My kids for one love to help out in the kitchen and are more likely to eat the meal if they help make it.

Danielle did a great job with all the information on kitchen terminology, tips and tricks, very useful for a begginer. She also touches on kitchen basics, cleanliness, safety and prep. I really liked how she had the symbols at the top of the recipe to indicate if sharp objects or if the stove was needed, in which case an adult was to be present. She even added a gluten-free identifier symbol. There is a variety of different recipes included, ranging from very easy simple meals to more adventurous ones with more detailed steps.

I do have to say I was not a fan of the pico de gallo or mean green salsa recipes, adding tomato paste and vinegar, just no. I also wish she would of included some recipes without dairy and/or dairy substitutes.

3.5⭐'s

A big, big thank you to Danielle Kartes, the publisher, Tommy Nelson, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review The Best Kids Cookbook. I read in digital format. I will share my review to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

The Best Kids Cookbook is packed full of tips, tricks, explanations, and recipes that are easy to read, easy to understand, and has bright pictures that will inspire children to create their own culinary works of art. The cover immediately drew my eye with the bright colors and variety of foods. Once I peeked inside, I found the font and color schemes easy to read, and the directions easy to replicate. The recipes are well-organized and make sure to let the reader know which supplies they will need to complete the recipe before listing the ingredients and steps. I especially liked the sans-serif font choice, as it will make it more accessible to children of all reading and ability levels. There is a good variety of recipes in each category, with accessible ingredients that kids will easily be able to find at home or locate at the grocery store with the help of an adult. This would be an amazing gift for an aspiring junior chef! The recipes also seem very fun and engaging, which will keep the interest of children and help them realize how fun cooking can be (whether doing it as a career, or just for you and your family). Creativity is encouraged throughout, showing kids that cooking is an activity that requires following directions, but can be made your own by expressing your own tastes and preferences. Cooking is a critical basic skill, and books like this are a great way to inspire kids to work on life skills while opening their tastes to new foods. Recipes inside include both classic favorites and new things to try. I would definitely recommend for any young home cook, library collection, Montessori facility, etc. Thanks again!

What a fantastic book to use with / alongside children to teach them how to cook a range of simple, yet tasty, meals in the kitchen. It has very clear, simple and child-friendly instructions to help guide the child step by step through each dish. This treasure of a book will help build a child’s confidence in the kitchen, giving them a love for cooking, and food, early on. I love how there’s a big photo of every single recipe dish in the book. I think this is so important, as children need to know what they’re aiming for. I also love the wide variety of family favourite dishes in here - there’s definitely something for everyone. It covers everything, from drinks and sides, to mains and desserts. Fabulous cook book!

Thank you to the publisher, and Netgalley for an eARC of this book to read and review.

Thank you to Netgalley for this e- copy of The Best Kids Cookbook in exchange for a honest review. This book has 60 recipes that are perfect for children ( they can even help make these).There are recipes for the 3 main courses as well as desserts and drinks. The pictures are visibly appealing and easy to make.This book is great for emerging chefs.

The Best Kids Cookbook is a colorful cookbook that not only shows the recipes with a full colour photo, but has characters throughout the book to add to the recipes and keep kids engaged.

Some of the recipes are quick and easy for customization, like "Hey, Dude! Tortilla Pizza" and "Kids Charcuterie Board". There are also some more advanced which are perfect for those kids that want a challenge in the kitchen, like "In a Flash Chicken Pot Pie" and "Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Greeny Orzo" which utilize an oven and an air fryer, showcase the different tools that can be used.

My personal favourite was the "Candy Chip Blondie Bars" which were delicious! They were so straight forward to do that my 4 year old was able to help out!

Definitely a good starter book for those that are interested to try cooking more, but don't necessarily know where to start. As it does give a variety of recopies that are doable without being overwhelming.

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The Best Kids Cookbook by Danielle Kartes is a fabulous kids' cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and fun! I did the Candy Chip Cookie bars with my cousins (5,8) and they had a blast! This is a great cookbook to follow with your kiddos!

This is a really fun cookbook for cooking with kids. There are substitutions and many alternatives provided for kids with allergies or dislikes. I think kids will really enjoy the pictures and yummy looking recipes.

Cookbooks for kids circulate well. This one is well written with great kid friendly recipes. I will definitely recommend for acquisition.

I will buy. nearly any well constructed kids cookbook because they circulate so well. This one is formatted beautifully, with colorful pages and gorgeous food photos. Kids love a food photo too, and the pictures might also entice the adults to help them cook.

I also love the addition of the anthropomorphic vegetables. I don't care how old you are - a talking broccoli is a selling point.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I preordered for my library.

In addition to kid friendly recipes and a layout that is simple, attractive, and colorful, this cookbook includes loads of foundational knowledge about cooking. There is a picture included with every recipe!

A great book for encouraging children to get more involved in the kitchen. I will be using this as a resource going forwards with my daughter

Clear enough for children to follow independently but with recipes interesting enough to tempt the whole family. A lovely variety of recipes with decent vegetarian options and tempting photography.

The Best Kids Cookbook focuses on every step to make kids successful in the kitchen. The cookbook breaks up simple tasks like breaking an egg and then has simple recipes that kids can create with an adult helper. There are recipe symbols so kids know if heat , or a sharp tool is needed for adults help.

The Sections are
Let’s Get Cooking
Breakfast for Champions
Lunch Box Dreams and Snick-ity Snack Time
Dip, Drizzle, and Dunk
Dear Dinnertime, We love you
Not-So-Boring Side Dishes
Sweet Treats

Each recipe has recipe symbols, prep time, cook time, yield, recipe blurb, supplies, ingredients, and steps. Each recipe is accompanied by a photo. Sometimes there are tips and tricks too.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This cookbook is full of yummy dishes that are appealing to kids. the photos included are fun and look great and makes you want to try every recipe. My 4 year old loved the look of all the recipes. Ca not wait to start cooking them all.

This book is full of 60 fun, simple, and yummy recipes to cook! I like that she ate foods that my son will enjoy. He has become really interested in cooking and I am excited to have this cookbook to share with him. I enjoyed the inclusion of photos. I think that is always helpful when you can see what you are making. I definitely think this is a fun cookbook to share with the little chef in your life!