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My First Cook Book

By David Atherton

Can young cooks turn everyday ingredients into speedy meals, tasty snacks and delicious bakes?

practical welcoming creative hands-on

Genres

Non-fiction Food/Drink Health/Lifestyle

What is My First Cook Book about?

A friendly introduction to cooking for young chefs, with simple recipes for speedy meals, tasty snacks and delicious bakes. David Atherton explains basic kitchen skills through clear, manageable steps, while warm illustrations show children how to prepare ingredients and use everyday equipment safely. Along the way, readers can learn about flavours, healthy choices and the joy of making food from scratch. Designed to cook with an adult, this book helps children build confidence while mixing, shaping, stirring and sharing.

About the author

David Atherton is a food writer, podcaster and winner of The Great British Bake Off. He loves helping children discover how much fun cooking can be. His popular books include My First Cook Book, My First Green Cook Book and My First Baking Book, packed with colourful ideas, simple recipes and tasty adventures for young cooks.

Pages

88 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2020

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