Eddie's Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat
Eddie Series
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What’s inside...
It is Grandad's birthday and Eddie is helping his mother plan and prepare a birthday party for him — with Lily's help, of course! Using baked apples from their apple tree and eggs from their chickens, they soon fill the table with delicious birthday treats. But what did Lily do with all the carrots? Eddie’s Kitchen and How To Make Good Things to Eat capitalizes on young children’s interest in how food is cooked. The book includes fabulous watercolor illustrations and recipes for making delicious and nutritious treats for all budding young chefs. The recipes included are: Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Crusty white bread, Orange drizzle cake, and Baked and buttery apples.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Eddie
Eddie'S Mother
Discussion points
What did Eddie learn about cooking and sharing meals with others?
How do you think Eddie felt when he was cooking? Can you think of a time you felt the same way?
Why is it important to help in the kitchen?
What was your favorite part of the meal Eddie made, and why?
If you could add one dish to Eddie's menu, what would it be and how would you make it?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the cooking process to your child's experiences in the kitchen, whether helping you or cooking something themselves.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about cooking and eating meals together, reinforcing the book's themes of collaboration and family time.
Discuss the importance of trying new things and being adventurous with food, just like Eddie was in the book.
Suggest cooking a simple recipe together inspired by the book, which can make the reading experience more tangible and memorable.
Ask your child to draw or describe their ideal meal, fostering creativity and personal connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Eddie works together with his family to prepare a meal, demonstrating the importance and effectiveness of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with siblings and friends in group tasks, whether it’s during school projects or shared chores at home.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The story shows Eddie following a recipe, which highlights the value of following step-by-step instructions to achieve a desired outcome.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to pay attention to details and follow instructions in school assignments or when building or creating things.
Example Lesson: Creativity in Cooking
Explanation: Eddie explores cooking as a creative outlet, making alterations to recipes and expressing his creativity.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to experiment with cooking at home, using their imagination to modify recipes or create their own dishes.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Sharing
Explanation: In the book, Eddie and his family enjoy the meal they cooked together, underscoring the joy of sharing homemade food with loved ones.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of sharing and enhances their social skills during family meals or when sharing treats with friends at school.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Eddie takes on the responsibility of preparing a meal, showing children the importance of contributing to household tasks.
Real-World Application: Kids learn about taking responsibility in their own tasks, be it helping in the kitchen, cleaning up toys, or taking care of a pet.