Kids' Corner

Cookbooks based on children’s books

The gray, chilly days of February are a perfect time to do some cooking- especially during the school break. There are a number of cookbooks based on children’s books in HPL’s collection. Check these out:

The Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook by Georgeanne Brennan
The 42 recipes inspired by Dr. Seuss books include Solla Sollew Stew, Cat in the Hat Pudding, and Sneetch Salad.
For preschool – grade 4

The Coming to America Cookbook: delicious recipes and fascinating stories from America’s many cultures by Joan D’Amico
How about Irish Soda Bread, Dutch Stew, or Nigerian Mashed Yams? For grades 4 – 7

The Greatest Cookies Ever: dozens of delicious, chewy, chunky, fun & foolproof recipes by Rose Dunnington
Try an Incredible Edible Puzzle, Fall Leaves, Chocolate Whiteout, or Stained Glass Stars. For grades 3 – 6

Salad People and More Real Recipes by Mollie Katzen
The author of The Moosewood Cookbook presents a sequel to Pretend Soup. Nutritious and delicious vegetarian food that is easy to make. For preschool – grade 3

Emeril’s There’s a Chef in My World! Recipes that take you places By Emeril Lagasse
The newest book by the popular chef includes daily meals, food for special occasions, and much more. Bam! For grades 3 – 6

Cooking Rocks! 30 minute meals for kids by Rachael Ray
Starting with dishes that 4 to 6 year olds can make with a GH (grown-up helper), this is filled with cool, quick , and delicious recipes. For ages 4 and up

Mary Poppins in the Kitchen: a cookery book with a story by P.L. Travers
Learn to make Gingerbread Stars, Honey& Bananas, Zodiac Cake and more. For grades K – 4

Fairy Tale Feasts: a literary cookbook for young readers and eaters By Jane Yolen
Includes stories such as Cinderella (with a recipe for Pumpkin Tartlets), Jack and the Beanstalk (Jack’s Magic Party Beans), and The Magic Cave (Goat Cheese Sandwiches). For grades K – 5

American Girls Cook Books (Addie’s, Felicity’s, Josefina’s, Kirsten’s, Molly’s and Samantha’s): a Peek at Dining in the Past with Meals You Can Cook Today.

Boxcar Children Cookbook by Diane Blain. Recipes from the books by Gertrude Chandler Warner include Snowstorm Spaghetti, Snowbound Hot Chocolate, and Snow Ice Cream!

The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Classic Stories. It includes excerpts from the books accompanied by instructions for making such dishes as Blueberry Pudding, Cornbread, and Bean Porridge. By Barbara Walker.

The Pooh Cook Book, inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne. Learn how to make Poohanpiglet Pancakes, Fairy Toast, and Honey Gingerbread Cookies. By Virginia Ellison.

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes by Felicity Dahl. Yum….Lickable Wallpaper from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fresh Mudburgers from James and the Giant Peach, and George’s Marvelous Medicine Chicken Soup!

The Secret Garden Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book, by Amy Cotler. The whole family will enjoy Welsh Rabbit, Cheese Muffins, and Cornish Pasties.

The Wind in the Willows Country Cookbook by Arabella Boxer. Mouth-watering recipes from the classic story by Kenneth Grahame. How about some Toad-in-a-Bad-Hole, Mixed Fruit Fool, or Bubble and Squeak?

Happy Reading and Happy Cooking!

Ellen Xydias
Children’s Librarian