One of my favorite books as a child was a kid’s cookbook given to me by a family friend when I was six years old. I still have it! Even before I was able to cook on my own, I loved flipping through the pages and planning what I’d make.

Needless to say, I was thrilled to win a copy of this cookbook from Toppsta. It brought back so many wonderful memories, but also allowed me to make new ones with my young son.

World Kitchen: Family Recipes from Around the World includes a deliciously varied collection of recipes from families based in a wide range of countries. From traditional snacks to beloved desserts from Brazil to Uganda, there are recipes for every meal, occasion and craving. On each spread, a recipe with easy-to-follow steps is introduced by a member of the family who contributed it. All the recipes are vegetarian and instructions are included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free or gluten-free or any combination of these. Plus, the abundance of special pages — a map of the world showing where all of the recipes come from, pages detailing local ingredients, plus many others — keep young readers engaged. There is so much to discuss and learn!

What are your favourite children’s cookbooks? I’d love to hear all of your suggestions.

World Kitchen: Family Recipes from Around the World
Author: Abigail Wheatley
Illustrator: Chaaya Prabhat
978-1805071136
Publication date: March 2024
Available at Amazon.