Beautifully designed for little hands, the book has wipeable, bright coloured pages and images, sectioned into easy-to-follow instructions and recipes.
This is initiative enough to send mothers and children off to kitchen cupboards to check for ingredients.
Tips on the importance of preparation before starting, set the scene.
Necessary equipment such as saucepans, bowls, measuring spoons, baking trays and paper, are listed and displayed visually.
This presents an opportunity for children to increase their vocabulary.
Advice aimed at child safety and hygiene covers all areas.
A reminder of the necessity of an adult presence throughout every process is made clear.
Allergen tips/awareness of allergies or intolerance
are included.
Sharing cooking experiences with children can be an invaluable experience for them and their adults; a chance to bond, share knowledge and stories, talk, and taste.
A strong feeling of joy and togetherness is wrapped around the characters. This emanates throughout the book.
Recipes include gingerbread biscuits including decorations, mince pies, an unusual recipe for muffins in a jar as a gift, and Aunt Trixie’s custard trifle, which sounds better than any I have made.
Bingo’s tried- and-tested pikelets are mouth-watering,
and watermelon trees, summer smoothies, and gravy, are just a few of the
delicious creations prepared by our favourite Heelers.
The activities include some extended family members
decked out in aprons ready to take part in the fun and sharing.
This fantastic indulgent festive cookbook is just the thing for Christmas and all the year around, special celebrations!
Title: Bluey and Bingo's Christmas Cookbook
Author: Bluey
Illustrator: BBC
Publisher: Penguin, $ 19.99
Publication Date: 8 October 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781761344817
For ages: 5+
Type: Cooking
