‘Terminally cute.’ – New York Magazine’s The Strategist
‘Spaghetti! is more than just a list of ingredients. Colorful illustrations and 3D elements make flipping through its pages feel like a special treat, down to the dish you’ll be able to devour for dinner by the end.’ – Domino
‘Ebulliently illustrated.’ – School Library Journal
‘So much fun … The interactive elements are pretty sturdy and hold up to repeated use.’ – Book Riot
‘The bright and bold illustrations and the 3D elements make this an ideal hardback chunky book for young, easily distracted eyes and hands.’ – Honest Mum
‘The paper engineering! The innovation! … I can’t think of any better series to showcase.’ – Kids Lit is Lit
‘For a tiny book, it packs a punch.’ – Bookworm for Kids
‘Immensely fun and great for building vocabulary. Littles will love the independence of cooking and parents will love that it’s totally mess-free!’ – Little Cub Literacy
‘Creative and engaging.’ – Because My Mother Read
‘Perfect for summer learning for your little ones.’ – Sincerely Stacie
‘[A] cute read.’ – Little Readers
‘A fun, interactive book.’ – Picture Book Playdate
‘Blocky and minimalist … [and] a fun addition to a play cooking kit.’ – Jean Little Library
‘Brilliant paper engineering, combined with real recipes and delicious colors and illustrations, make [this] stunning board book a perfect choice for toddlers and young preschoolers.’ – Noodle Nuts Kids Books
07/01/2023
PreS-K—The contradictions roll off the front cover of this board book: "cook in a book," "an interactive recipe book," and "no food required!" What follows is a list of ingredients, all food, and equipment, all common kitchen gadgets. The instructions for boiling water, cooking the spaghetti till it's al dente, then pouring off the water into a colander—all this is matter-of-fact and bestowed without any admonishment, perhaps, to include an adult in the proceedings. Who is this book for? VERDICT Ebulliently illustrated, this is a gift book for older children, not the usual board book audience.
