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Dear Reader,
My bookshelves are filling up with children's books, because I've decided to tie-in a book with the theme of each cooking class I'll be teaching for 5 to 8 year olds at my grandson's pre-school. Before I purchase a book, I want to make sure it's a winner, so I've been reading possible selections to my grandchildren, and if they like a book, then I buy it and add it to my cooking collection.
Some of their favorites--and mine--so far, are:
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons by Amy Drouse Rosenthal
How to Make a Cherry Pie and see the U.S.A. by Marjorie Priceman
The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson
Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson and Will Hillenbrand
Stone Soup retold by Heather Forest
In one of my cooking sessions with the kids, we'll actually make Stone Soup (yes, using a real stone) and while the soup is simmering, we'll whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Then later in the afternoon, the parents will be invited to a soup and cookie sampler.
And just in case the kids and I decide to dip bugs in chocolate (they were all the rage when I was growing up; especially chocolate grasshoppers) I'll be ready to read, There was a Coyote Who Swallowed a Flea by Jennifer Ward.
I'm still searching for a great children's book about eggs. Does anyone have a favorite? I'd appreciate suggestions. You can reach me at: Suzanne@Emailbookclub.com
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Suzanne Beecher
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How about Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss?
Posted by: SW | February 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a must! I can just see all those little ones loving the idea of green scrambled eggs which would be very easy to
tint, I would guess!
Posted by: MS | February 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM
When my daughter was little one of her favorite books was "Cook-a-Doodle-Doo". A group of farmyard animals attempt to make a Strawberry Shortcake. Only the rooster knows how to cook and the other animals misinterpret the instructions. For example, beating the eggs brings a baseball bat into the picture. Cutting the butter has a pair of scissors attempting to cut the butter. It's really very funny but in the end they make a delicious Strawberry Shortcake.
My daughter is 16 now and we still have this book. It's one of a pile that are really 'keepers'. Thanks for bringing me this memory today. I think I'll get the book out today and re-read it with her for fun.
Posted by: DO | February 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM
How about "Scrambled Eggs Supper" by Dr. Seuss. You can't go wrong with this book.
Posted by: MS | February 23, 2011 at 11:53 AM
How fun for you to get to teach cooking to the kids. And what a great idea, to incorporate books into your curriculum.
One book that I remember reading to my boys was "The Giant Jam Sandwich", by John Vernon Lord. You might not want to actually MAKE a wasp/jam sandwich with the children, but what a funny book, and what a funny concept!
In fact, I was just watching a program on tv the other night (An Idiot Abroad) where the "Idiot" was offered a salsa in Mexico that consisted of chilies, spices, tomatoes and wasp larvae! What people won't eat!!!!!
I'm thinking that your "wasps" could be soft golden raisins, cut in strips lengthwise.. Added to a peanut butter and jam sandwich, you'd have a feast! Glass of milk or juice, and Viola! Kid-friendly meal.
Sorry I don't recall any egg stories. But I'm sure someone will.
Posted by: CS | February 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM