Janet Bostwick wrote:
> I'm thinking of getting my 7 yo grandson (birthday the end of this month) a
> beginner cookbook. I've read the reviews on Amazon.com and I am confused.
> Some say reading level 4-8, others give a grade level. He's a smart boy and
> likes making and doing things. He's always been a tool guy but likes
> hanging around the kitchen too. Do any of you have any knowledge of these
> cookbooks and which ones do a good job of teaching without dumbing down or
> preaching. I just want him to get introduced to some simple stuff. I don't
> care if the first thing he makes is cinnamon toast, I just don't want to
> turn him off by sending a book that insults his intelligence. Thanks
> Janet

I don't have any experience with children's cookbooks, but do have some
experience with teaching kids to cook. Even with a cookbook, there
will need to be an adult in the kitchen with him, so if there are words
and phrases he doesn't know the adult will be there to explain them,
right? So I would err on the side of a book that's too advanced
rather than one that's too easy. -aem