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Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids

Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids

Description

"Bizarrely funny" - The Horn Book. A wisecracking picture book on the short (shelf) life of a bunch of bruisers-with activities to save families from "I'm bored" disease. Banana characters try crazy stunts in a cautionary children's story with simple healthful recipes, including banana muffins, smoothies, cookies, and pancakes. 7 easy, yummy low-sugar recipes (more online)LaughsFun family activityAfrican-American childHard cover, soft cover, or ebook#1 in the Food Books for Kids series. The perfect length book for children (not too long for adults: 24 pages); it's clever, hands-on fun for boys and girls (ages 4 - 10, preschool - 5th grade, ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE). Grab more healthy recipes and online secrets at KidsWorldBooks. 320 read-aloud words (before recipes) by award-winning author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (don't miss his 60 multicultural books); illustrated by Jeff Faerber. LOOK inside! Explore six more kids' food books in a bundle: GROW: How We Get Food from Our Garden; The Dancing Flamingos of Lake Chimichanga; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; It Came from Under the High Chair; She Doesn't Want the Worms; Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery) KidsWorldBooks. Family STEM book, children's cookbook with black and Hispanic characters; 8"x10" full-color fruit humor book for reluctant readers; Premio Publishing (Worldwide rights (c) Juneteenth 2011; comes with classroom lesson plans), libraries, schools, and all major cookbook distributors. LCCN: 2010910826; GAM020000, JUV050000, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV054000, JUV020000; YNPC, YBG, JNTS; Hard ISBN: 978-0977606542, Soft ISBN: 978-0977606511 (ebook: 978-1452415598)
Age
4-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
24 pages

Why to read

  • Encourages Healthy Eating: 'Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids' is a fun and engaging way to introduce children to the benefits of eating fruits, particularly bananas, and making healthier food choices.
  • Combines Storytelling with Cooking: This book uniquely blends an entertaining story with recipes, making it an excellent tool for parents and educators to teach kids about cooking and nutrition through storytelling.
  • Interactive Learning Experience: The interactive nature of the book, with its story-driven recipes, encourages children to participate in the kitchen, helping them develop basic cooking skills and food safety awareness.
  • Promotes Reading and Literacy: By presenting a narrative that is intertwined with recipes, 'Bad Bananas' motivates children to practice reading and following instructions, enhancing their literacy and comprehension skills in a fun context.