Due to the convenience of ready meals, we are in danger of bringing up a generation of children that can't or don't want to cook. Cooking at school is no longer compulsory and it is down to us parents to encourage our children to want to learn. Children's Cookbook is suitable for children of all ages and promotos cooking to be a fun, yet educational , pastime. It provides a useful insight into kitchen equipment, hygiene and safety, preparing foods, telling when foods are cooked and a list of cook's terms. There is an overwhelming selection of mouthwatering recipes from across eight sections from sticky barbeque ribs to strawberry sherbets; from cheese and chive bread to chunky monkey cookies. Each recipe provides list of ingredients, clear instructions, equipment needed,serving quantity, useful tips and colour photographs.