Kids Can Cook: Fun and Yummy Recipes for Budding Chefs

Yummy Budding Chefs: Kids Can Cook is an illustrated cookbook for children aged 6 and over, with adult assistance. Its more than 30 recipes range from breakfasts and snacks to main meals and sweet treats, with step-by-step instructions and vegan and gluten-free variations.

At a glance

More than 30 recipes covering breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats.
Illustrated, step-by-step recipe guidance.
Includes vegan and gluten-free variations, according to the listing.
Designed for children aged 6 and over with a little adult assistance.

Price

£9.69Save 25%

Reference price: ~~£12.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Recipe variety extends beyond baking to meals and snacks, so the book can support different kinds of kitchen activities.
The listing says children can practise measuring, weighing, counting and basic cooking as they follow recipes.
Vegan and gluten-free variations are included.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Button Books
Publication date	7 May 2020
Language	English
Print length	64 pages
ISBN-10	1787080706
ISBN-13	978-1787080706
Reading age	6 - 11 years

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	22.61 x 0.33 x 27.79 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing recommends a little adult assistance for its stated age range of 6 and over. Individual recipes may involve different tasks, so adults should guide children as appropriate.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Families introducing children to cooking with adult guidance.
Children who want illustrated, step-by-step recipes and a mix of meals, snacks and sweet treats.
Adults seeking a children's cookbook that includes vegan and gluten-free recipe variations.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a cookbook exclusively focused on baking or exclusively on vegetarian recipes.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 152 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as high quality and praises its recipes as suitable for children and adults. Positive feedback also concerns its content, age suitability and recipe quality. This aligns with the book's stated mix of illustrated, step-by-step recipes for ages 6 and over, but the feedback does not establish that every recipe suits every child or dietary need.

Positive themes

Customers describe the recipes as very good and suitable for children and adults.
Positive feedback mentions the content, age suitability and recipe quality.

Frequently asked questions

What age is Kids Can Cook intended for?

The listing gives a reading age of 6 to 11 years and says the book is suitable for ages 6 and over with a little adult assistance.

What kinds of recipes are included?

The listing describes more than 30 recipes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats. Named examples include biscuits and cookies, risotto, cheese straws, lasagne and burgers.

Does the book include dietary variations?

The listing says it includes vegan and gluten-free variations. It does not specify which recipes have each variation.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 64 pages.