"Spiral-bound, with glossy, easy-to-clean covers, these cookbooks are bright and colorful, with recipes that range in difficulty from very easy (mug cake, salad dressing) to more complicated (crepes, spring rolls). They are perfect for children who want a thorough introduction to the kitchen, including basic rules for safety, vocabulary, setting a table and -- you're going to love this, parents -- cleaning up. They are written for children ages 8 to 12, but again, younger ones will find something for them here, too." -- New York Times

"Cooking Class is a fantastic how-to-cook book for kids. They'll get an overview of basic cooking skills, learn kitchen vocabulary, and even learn how to set a table. The book includes press-out bonus material like recipe cards, table discussion cards, place cards, and four sheets of stickers. Includes recipes for fruit roll-ups, popcorn chicken, and mashed potato clouds." -- Book Riot

"An appealing blend of fun techniques (flowers made of fruit, anyone?) and practical recipes (omelets, apple crisp) make former FamilyFun editor Deanna F. Cook's new book, Cooking Class, a must-have for any budding chef. The recipe variations and open-ended projects let kids take their culinary creativity to the next level." -- FamilyFun "There comes a time, kids, when you've got to expand your kitchen repertoire beyond mac 'n cheese, hot dogs, and PB&J. French Toast on a Stick, Quiche Cupcakes, Tiny Tomato Toast, and Lettuce Roll-Ups are so much more interesting and healthy, especially when you've made them all by yourself. No matter what you want to cook, this book has you covered, with helpful photos, easy-to-follow instructions, and quirky twists on recipes." -- Foreword Reviews "For any parent who is in full 'how do I start' shrug mode, wondering how to bring their kid into the kitchen -- pick this up: a few recipes in, the goal will be accomplished." -- Katie Workman, author of The Mom 100 Cookbook, Creator of themom100.com blog "A creative, hands-on collection of fun, kid-friendly recipes, with easy step-by-step directions and inspiring photos." -- Ann Hallock, Editor-in-Chief, FamilyFun magazine "This book teaches kids that the art and pleasure of cooking isn't just about how to crack an egg or dice a tomato -- it's about preparing and sharing tasty, healthful foods in creative ways." -- Amanda Kingloff, author of Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun

Start the day with French Toast on a Stick, make Quiche Cupcakes for lunch, and cook Fantastic Fish Tacos or Excellent Egg Rolls for a family dinner. Full of nutritious ingredients and variations to suit all tastes, plus ideas for events like a neighborhood slider party or a movie night with personalized popcorn, Cooking Class teaches young cooks practical kitchen skills that will last a lifetime.