cover image My Lunch Box: 50 Recipes for Kids to Take to School

My Lunch Box: 50 Recipes for Kids to Take to School

Hilary Karmilowicz, , illus. by Rebecca Bradley. . Chronicle, $16.95 (146pp) ISBN 978-0-8118-6687-3

From recipes to food-for-thought, some fall picks.

My Lunch Box: 50 Recipes for Kids to Take to School Hilary Shevlin Karmilowicz , illus. by Rebecca Bradley. Chronicle , $16.95 (50 cards) ISBN 978-0-8118-6687-3

Following Karmilowicz's My A to Z Recipe Box , this sturdy box contains 50 recipe cards with colored tabs for easy perusing. Among the offerings are main courses like Easiest Cheesiest Mac and Cheese and Veggie-licious Quesadillas, side dishes including Fruity Cheese Kabobs and healthful treats like zucchini cupcakes, all of which can be easily brought to school (tips on storage are also provided). The illustrated recipes are simple enough for kids to create with adult supervision, and the range of ideas should appeal to those tired of PB&J. Blank recipe cards are included for original creations. Ages 3–up. (Aug.)