Books published by publisher Alphabet Soup

After a day spent slaying ogres and swimming like mermaids, the average young adventurer is a bit peckish. The delightful fairy tales in this collection are coupled with nutritious and satisfying dinners and side dishes. Jack’s Magic Party Beans will not produce an enormous bean stalk, but the dish is undeniably magical in taste. Other stories include the Turkish tale “Hodja Borrows a Pot” and the Russian classic “The Great Turnip.” Fascinating facts about each story’s origins and the history of the dishes will fill the mind with wonder and the tummy with delightful nourishment.

The most important meal of the day is so much more fun with this collection of fairy tales and accompanying recipes. “The Magic Pot of Porridge” leads the way to an easy-to-follow recipe that will satisfy a hankering for a perfect pot of porridge. After reading the Norwegian tale called “The Runaway Pancake” fledgling cooks will be enticed into creating a variety of flavorful pancakes. Each book includes sidebars about the main ingredient or dishes and their role in various cultures and eras.

This sweet collection blends enchanting fairy tales, fun factual information, and enticing dessert recipes for a combination that is sure to please young minds and palettes. Readers can transform Cinderella’s magic pumpkin into tasty pumpkin tartlets. Snow White’s pernicious apples are refashioned into a delectable, inspiring dish. The Chinese tale “The Magic Pear Tree” and an original folktale by the author called “Seven Hills of Sweet” will engage the imagination and the taste buds.

Even the most finicky eaters and selective readers will find something to love about this collection of mouthwatering lunch recipes and diverse fairy tales. Young readers can become part of the story as they make their own basket of goodies to bring to Little Red Riding Hood’s Grandmother. These fun and nutritious lunch recipes are the perfect accompaniment to these delightfully illustrated stories.