Kids Can Bake - (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Kids Can Bake is a collection of 30 beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes which show children how to bake delicious cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings and tarts. As well as learning how easy it is to bake all sorts of tasty treats, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Full of sweet and savoury ideas for everything from cupcakes to cornbread, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts, there's plenty to keep young bakers busy in the kitchen. Features vegan and gluten-free variations."--

Book Synopsis

Kids Can Bake is a collection of 30 beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes which show children how to bake delicious cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings and tarts. As well as learning how easy it is to bake all sorts of tasty treats, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Full of sweet and savoury ideas for everything from cupcakes to cornbread, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts, there's plenty to keep young bakers busy in the kitchen. Features vegan and gluten-free variations.

- More than 30 easy, tasty and fun recipes to make

- The perfect introduction to baking

- Vegan and gluten-free variations

- Children will learn basic cooking skills and practise mathematics too

- Suitable for ages 6+, with a little adult assistance

Review Quotes

Kids Can Bake has been listed in the Best Foodie Books Featured Category for the Bookstagang Best of 2021 List last year Kids Can Cook was featured in the Best Food Book category.

Kids Can Bake has won Gold for Best Designed/Illustrated Book for Children category in the Junior Design Awards, 23rd September 2021.

Read more here: https: //www.juniormagazine.co.uk/junior-design-awards/best-designed-illustrated-book-for-children-junior-design-awards-2021/

Praise from the judges of the Junior Design Awards 2021

Junior Magazine

"Our panel were really drawn to this beautifully designed cookery book which has a lovely retro, pre-digital feel while still sizzling with excitement for kids! The mouth-watering illustrations of jam roly-polies, Rainbow layer cakes and pretzels were perfect for bringing all these yummy dishes to life and the step by step, illustrated instructions were clear, concise and easy to read."

"What a cool baking book. I love the step-by-step illustrations. A lovely gift."
- Charlotte Kewley, Children's Stylist and founder of @thelittlestylist

"A classic kid's baking book packed with recipes that every child will salivate over. The stunning retro style illustrations make everything look delicious!" - Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

"One of those books that will be very well thumbed, a little bit sticky and much loved." - Eleonore Crompton, Contributing Editor, Junior

Reviews

The Children's Book Review https: //www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2022/07/delicious-kids-cookbooks-for-summer-treats-to-eat-now
"This beautifully
illustrated guide to baking is brought to life by illustrator Esther Coombs...Young cooks can follow the precisely illustrated guide, step-by-step, to make pretzels, mouth-watering focaccia, cake pops, and rainbow cake. Each illustration is super detailed and colorful, and the cover of the book is so mesmerizing it makes your mouth water just to look at it! We appreciated the variety of recipes...and the detailed instructions...A wonderful book for beginning cooks, and those with a few cakes under their chef's toque, the Kids Can Bake book is a great addition to your cookbook repertoire!"

Mid-West Book Review http: //www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/feb_22.htm#cookbook
"A lavishly illustrated collection of kid-friendly recipes for a wide variety of foods.... The simplicity of the instructions will encourage young chefs to tackle ambitious baked goods recipes. Kids Can Bake is made to tempt preteens and teens to tackle culinary ambitions and delight their family and friends with the toothsome results."

Rachel Jess - Family lifestyle blog Blog Review https: //www.rachaeljess.com/2021/11/Kids-can-bake-book-review.html

"With simple easy to follow steps and illustrations to follow, this book is ideal for any budding baker."

@thetinyactivists Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXmi6kHPXz_/

"Filled with beautiful step-by-step recipes perfectly designed for readers who are learning these skills. Inside this book are an assortment of sweet and savory recipes like bread, jam tarts, and soft pretzels. I really like the easy breakdown of different baking techniques...This would be perfect for a visual learner and working on fine motor skills and hand strength!"

@afamilythatreads Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXmIsg5Mcyx/

"If you've got a budding baker at home, then Kids Can Bake is a must have...The illustrated instructions are fantastic and so helpful."

@bookishwaytoplay Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CaT01ksMR4f/
"This introduction to baking follows the popular 'Kids Can Cook' and is once again a brilliant introduction to the world of baking."

@mrs.brunkreadsalouds Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/Cf5CswpPHYr/
"An excellent recipe guide for both the new and experienced baker who is refining their skills. This book covers kitchen safety, equipment, basic cooking techniques, as well as recipes!! The language is clear and concise and the recipes are easy to follow with their step-by-step illustrations! Whether you're looking to inspire your young baker or learn a new recipe yourself, this is the non-intimidating bake book you've been waiting for!"

@littlereaderloves Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CdKmsMYKM3p/
"Kids Can Bake is full to the brim with brilliant recipes for budding bakers, from savoury to sweet, simple to more complex. Each page includes easy to follow (for big and little bakers!) step by step instructions, all beautifully illustrated. This is one we've found so useful to have on our shelves!""

@family_book_club Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZbaSfzLnBQ/
"This book has a gorgeous cover with little foil embellishments and coupled with the gorgeous illustrations throughout makes this a perfect gift for any little bakers out there."

@storiesforlittleones Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXLuu64qAJH/

"We couldn't wait to use this awesome book! With clear and simple instructions alongside bold, clear and colourful illustrations to guide you carefully through the recipes to cook up a storm in the kitchen! From cookies to focaccia to chicken pie and pizza, there is a great selection to choose from."

@busy_busy_learning Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXrZbIJNf4M/

"If you're struggling for gift ideas for kids then real baking and cooking items are always an exciting choice...I love the illustrations in the book - they are so fun and really engaging for children. The instructions for each recipe are written in simple language perfect for early readers and I particularly like the section at the start about keeping yourself safe. A recipe book like this one with an apron or some pretty bowls make a lovely parcel to receive."

@home.read.play Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXZMt32KagK/

"This recipe book provides a wonderful introduction to baking. It starts out with colourful illustrations of the equipment needed and basic techniques like lining a cake tin, separating eggs and how to rub butter into flour. A good range of sweet and savoury recipes with simple, easy-to-follow instructions."

@the_playful_expert Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXmEz45M_7J/

"'Kids Can Bake' which is full to the brim with perfect recipes to use with your little one - great step by step, easy to follow instructions"

@giftbookblogger Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWvOBRuoizZ/

"The perfect introduction to young, aspiring bakers #kidscanbake follows the hugely popular #kidscancook carefully illustrated by @esthercoombsillustration From bread to biscuits and cakes to cornbread, there's a wealth of recipes to try with simple step-by-step instructions and supporting illustrations @gmcpublications"

@homeplaylearn Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWsNbwmsAwC/

"With wonderful and clear illustrations, simple ingredients lists and step by step guides, this would make a great recipe book to add to your collection! I love that there are variations for some of the recipes too."

@books4bedtime Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXejB6VKBg9/

"Not only is the book full of inspiring recipes but also of instructions on cooking safely and hygiene for handling food; it provides a foundation step for a lifetime of food preparation and enjoying delicious homemade food, there's plenty to keep a young baker busy in the kitchen. What is also good is that there are instructions for vegan and gluten-free variations too...this is simply stunning throughout and so tantalising. The cover as you can tell is beautiful...I can't recommend it more"

@paper.ren Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXvMdErq_zh/

"In this colourfully illustrated recipe book, budding bakers can follow the easy-to-read recipes to learn how to bake delicious sweet and savoury culinary delights! Full of tasty treats, this is a thoroughly enjoyable recipe book, set to become a much-loved addition to a budding baker's bookshelf"

@thebabybookworm Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXw-exlgzNG/

"Another winner! We were big fans of KIDS CAN COOK, and this is a great sequel to that delightful title. Once again, the recipes chosen are great for kids, and broken down into very easy-to-follow instructions. Coomb's illustrations are colorful and engaging, and do a great job of making the food look scrumptious and giving helpful visual aides to the instructions. Basic techniques, an equipment guide, and safety guidelines are important and welcome additions to the opening of the book...Again, a great title for budding chefs and bakers, and a worthy sequel that matches all the charm of the original. Baby Bookworm approved!"

@storiesbystorie Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CYcVBP3PfAg/

"I love that each recipe includes several visuals for support along with text that's easy for budding bakers to follow. It even includes some safety tips!"

@myliteracyspace Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CW6_ChzJLme/

"This book would be an excellent gift for a family this season or for a kid birthday present and pair it with an apron and some fun kid-sized baking tools."

@jackdominic Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXJGlKeM_Op/
they have delicious sweet recipes, they also have some breakfast, snacks and main meal recipes. They're super easy to follow and perfect for any budding bakers."

@mylittlebrightsparks Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWrGjjqMONe/

"This book looks fun, eye catching, has some fantastic ideas and the traditional recipes such as cookies . The instructions look very user friendly especially for kids and the diagrams make it work so well too."

@mrsbrownsbookbox Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CW0aoTOq4Hv/

"This book would make a fantastic gift, especially paired with a little utensils and apron set. With a range of both savory and sweet recipes, there is something for all taste buds. The clear instructions and bright pictures mean that children can really be the head chef and I loved how independent J was able to be. The variations section in each recipe helps them add their own flair and encourages experimentation in the kitchen too. A delicious gift of a book!"

@always.elliot Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWO4GhyMgwF/

"This baking book is recommended for ages 4-11 years and is packed full of sweet and savoury recipes. I love the unique illustrations and how easy this book is to follow. Perfect for rainy days, school holidays or as a Christmas gift...a fab gift for future budding bakers."

@teenyreaders Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWTizZsqdjz/

"Kids Can Bake is a wonderfully accessible cook book with clear, simple, step-by-step instructions and bright illustrations by @esthercoombsillustration which look good enough to eat!"

@this_sonny_day Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWcsH9EMpYV/

"Do you love baking? Do you love getting the children involved? If so then this book would be a wonderful addition to your collection of cook books! Kids Can Bake allows you to show
your little one how much fun baking can be, this colourful book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to bake delicious cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings and tarts...A great book, a wonderful, colourful explosion of fun across several pages, a big ten out of ten from us!"

@kidlitismagic Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWgUJvusHwr/

"If you are looking to give a special child in your life a bookish gift for the holidays or anytime during the year, look no further than the new release Kids Can Bake...there is something delicious in this book for every child...a perfect introduction to baking keeping them busy in the kitchen...it's just the sort of book we can also use to help us connect and make memories in the kitchen"

@makemerryandcreate Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWjFQUcMuSk/

"Full of colourful illustrations and step-by-step recipes showing children how fun it can be to bake delicious treats, both savoury and sweet."

@booksgrowminds Instagram Review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CWqbIroA-s-/

"Kids Can Bake is a lovely cook book with some tasty treats"

Praise for Kids Can Cook

Kirkus Reviews for Kids Can Cook, September 2020
"The recipes are well chosen for a young cook to develop a solid repertoire and confidence in the kitchen, and the opening pages on safety tips, equipment, and basic techniques are helpful."

Kids Can Cook Review, Madge Reviews blog, 26th August 2020

"The very best thing about this book is that it doesn't assume any prior knowledge (essential for children and probably also useful for some adults). The book opens with the all-important safety guidance, such as handwashing and turning pot handles to the side, and goes on to clearly explain the basic techniques. This includes how to crush garlic, deseed a pepper and crack an egg as well as how to beat a mixture, sift flour or knead dough. The instructions for each of the recipes are clear and easy to follow. The selection of recipes are likely appeal to children's taste and have the potential to start them on the road to more adventurous cooking pursuits, especially as success breeds success. The presentation has the clarity that is essential to a book of this type. I particularly liked use of stylised, yet informative, illustrations instead of the over enhanced photos used in many cookbooks (that can rarely be achieved in practice). Overall, this is perfect introduction to the cooking for children and, I suspect, many adults! Highly recommended."