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World Kitchen - Celebrations (Cookbooks) by Abigail Wheatley

by Abigail Wheatley

Book Details

Publisher:How Does It Stack Up Against Other Global Cuisine Books
Published:1989
Pages:75
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1836051778

Reading Info

Age Range:7-10

About This Book

The follow-up to World Kitchen - winner of a School Library Journal starred review! Following on from "World Kitchen", this second cookbook in the series concentrates on recipes for celebrations and festivals. Whether it's for Eid or Passover, for a national day, a birthday or just a big family get-together, all the recipes are simple, heart-felt and delicious, and have been sent in by real families from around the world. The families, and the simple, step-by-step instructions, are illustrated i

Our Review

This global cookbook offers young chefs a delicious journey through international celebrations, with authentic recipes collected from families worldwide for festivals like Eid, Passover, and birthdays. The step-by-step cooking instructions are clearly illustrated, making complex dishes from diverse cultures feel accessible and achievable for children. Each recipe is presented as a heartfelt, simple creation, transforming the kitchen into a vibrant classroom for cultural exploration. The book’s strength lies in connecting food directly to the joy and meaning of specific holidays and family gatherings.

What sets this culinary guide apart is its authentic voice; these are real recipes from real families, giving children a genuine taste of global traditions. Budding cooks will gain confidence through the manageable tasks and visual guides, learning that food is a universal language of celebration. It’s an ideal resource for families wanting to explore world cultures together or to add meaningful, hands-on activities to their own holiday observances. This book successfully turns recipe-following into a memorable, multi-sensory adventure in global citizenship.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction