The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook (I'm the Chef) [Paperback]

Karen Ward (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: I'm the Chef

Children will love preparing some of Mexico's typical dishes themselves! The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook contains a dozen easy-to-prepare recipes with step-by-step instructions and photographs, plus warnings for safety in the kitchen. A special section features the traditions, costumes, food, and fun of the festival of the Day of the Dead.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up-These delightful cookbooks are a feast for the eye and the palate. Each offers 15 easy recipes representative of the featured cuisine, ranging from appetizers to main dishes, soups, side dishes, and desserts. The emphasis is on fun and the large, colorful photographs that are liberally splashed across each spread depict children enthusiastically engaged in preparing delectable dishes. Each volume includes a description of a festival, some background on the observance, and a special food associated with it. The recipes are clearly written and well illustrated. Kitchen safety is emphasized in the "Tips & Tricks" sidebars, and each book includes a disclaimer that while the recipes have been tested and declared safe for youngsters to prepare, adult supervision is strongly recommended. A glossary defines both cooking terms and words related to the cuisine.
Joyce Adams Burner, Hillcrest Library, Prairie Village, KS
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Karen Ward (Mexican Cookbook) originally came from the south of the USA, close to the Mexican border, but now lives in Italy. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778702952
• ISBN-13: 978-0778702955
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,970,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > Children's Books > History > Mexico

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb treat to cook and eat from, October 16, 2001

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This review is from: The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook (I'm the Chef) (Paperback)

The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook series is an excellent set of four, 40 page, illustrated, easy-to-prepare recipes with step-by-step instructions, intended for young cooks ages 7-12 with eighth grade reading skills. With plenty of full color photographs, kitchen safety instructions, and a special section featuring the costumes, food, and fun of the Day of the Dead festival, The Young Chef's Mexican Cookbook is a superb treat to cook and eat from. Also very highly recommended for any budding young chef are the companion books in the Crabtree Publishing Company's outstanding "Young Chef" series for kids: The Young Chef's Italian Cookbook (0778702936), The Young Chef's Chinese Cookbook (0778702944), and The Young Chef's French Cookbook (0778702960).