The cookbook that invites young chefs to develop critical kitchen skills and learn historical context for the recipes inspired by their favorite dolls. With sweet and savory treats to bake and sharefrom Molly's ice cream sandwiches to Julie's cheese fondue, Melody's strawberry icebox pie to Luciana's star cookiesthis collection of fifty kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. FIFTY RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods from cookies to muffins to show-stopping celebration cakesTREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca's early twentieth-century Challah to Joss's Sand Dollar SnickerdoodlesLEARN BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating!INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure successOFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self';The inclusion of American Girl characters of different religious and ethnic backgrounds is a strong point. Some of the recipes evoke their strong cultural ties, such as Rebecca Ruben's Potato Latkes and Josefina Montoya's Mexican Wedding Cookies.' School Library Journal
