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Book Review Cookies! An Interactive Recipe Book (Cook In A Book)

by Lotta Nieminen

Book Details

Publisher:Phaidon Press Limited
Published:2018
Pages:16
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:0714877735

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Bake cookies from scratch inside this interactive recipe book - sift the flour, whisk the sugar, crack the egg, pour the chocolate chips, and more! Simple yet factual recipe text takes readers through the steps of baking cookies, from combining the dry ingredients to pulling fresh cookies out of the oven, while the interactive features invite them to participate in the process. Move the sifter from side to side to separate the flour, turn the wheel to mix the batter, pull the tab to crack the eg

Our Review

This interactive recipe book brings the magic of baking cookies to life through clever paper engineering that lets young children sift flour, whisk ingredients, and crack eggs right on the page. The simple, factual recipe text guides preschoolers through each step of the baking process from combining dry ingredients to pulling warm cookies from the oven. Children physically engage with the book by moving tabs, turning wheels, and pulling sliders that simulate real cooking actions, making this an immersive introduction to kitchen fundamentals.

What sets this apart from standard board books is how effectively it builds sequencing skills and follows procedural steps while keeping little hands actively involved. The sturdy construction withstands enthusiastic participation, and the realistic cooking motions help develop fine motor control through purposeful play. Parents seeking interactive learning experiences will appreciate how this book transforms abstract concepts into tangible actions, creating a joyful first cooking adventure that builds confidence and curiosity about food preparation.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction