Snack Attack!

and

Good 'n' Healthy

By Brenda C. Ward and Jane Cabaniss Jarrell
Word Publishing, $8.99 each

Snack Attack! ISBN 0-8499-3670-5
Good 'N' Healthy ISBN 0-8499-3672-1

Review by Mike and Amy Nappa

And no matter where they do their studying, children everywhere want snacks after school! Fun and edible treats are on the way with Snack Attack! and Good 'n Healthy! by Brenda C. Ward and Jane Cabaniss Jarrell. Much more than cookbooks, these innovative books include ways for parents to take advantage of teachable moments as they work side-by-side in the kitchen with their children. For example, you can discuss conservation while preparing Apricot-glazed Carrot Pennies, learn how a little patience goes a long way while waiting for Rainbow Bread Flower Rolls to rise, or celebrate individuality while making Green Eggs and Ham!

Recipes in Snack Attack! are often healthful, but lean toward items with ice cream, cookies, or chips as a main ingredient. Good 'n Healthy focuses on foods using fruits, vegetables, and cheeses, although an occasional sweet treat is added.

Colorful photographs and creative food styling make these books a delight to look at. Each recipe has a complete list of items and ingredients needed, and incorporates a "Teachable Moments" column to guide discussion during the cooking. The spiral binding makes the book handy to use in the kitchen.

So grab your kids and a copy of either Snack Attack! or Good 'n Healthy and head for the kitchen. Soon you'll be whipping cream to learn about endurance, then eating it to experience the rewards of not giving up!

Mike and Amy Nappa are veteran writers living in Loveland, CO.

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