Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes. Packed with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to reduce the amount of meat you're eating, or simply have an appetite for all things veggie, this book offers a whole host of ideas for mealtimes, snacks and treats. From ruby-red peppers to vibrant-green peas and purple-sprouting broccoli, you'll learn how to prepare, cook and serve a rainbow of vegetables of all shapes and sizes, turning them into delicious dishes for every season, such as pizza, burgers, frittata, soup, kebabs and pasta dishes. There are also recipes for cookies, brownies and cakes, using both fruit and vegetables to create tempting treats. Recipes suitable for those following vegan and gluten-free diets are easy to spot with the help of colourful symbols and a key at the front of the book. A basic techniques section explains how to prepare ingredients, use equipment and know when your culinary creation has been cooked to perfection. Every recipe uses readily available ingredients and the simple, step-by-step instructions are illustrated with colourful drawings, showing each stage of the process. Throughout the book, you'll find handy tips for storing your dishes, recipe variations to try, and clever kitchen hacks to improve and enhance your skills. Recipes include cauliflower crust pizza, bean burgers, mixed bean chilli, tomato soup, frittata, sweet potato rosti, vegetable crisps, spinach lasagne, rainbow kebabs, falafel, chocolate and beetroot cake and butternut squash cookies.

Show your child how much fun cookery can be by teaching them how to bake. In this colourful book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to bake delicious cakes, biscuits, pies, puddings and tarts. As well as learning how easy it is to bake all sorts of tasty treats, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Full of sweet and savoury ideas for everything from brownies to baguettes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and desserts, there's plenty to keep young bakers busy in the kitchen. AGES: 6 plus. AUTHOR: Esther Coombs is a professional illustrator living and working in rural Kent, UK. She is probably best known for drawing buildings; however she also works with domestic objects and more organic 'natural' subjects such as animals, plants and people. Recent clients include: Hampshire Cultural Trust, Kyle Books UK, The Watts Gallery and commercial developers. Esther's books include the New York Activity Book, the London Activity Book, Plant, Sow, Make & Grow and Kids Can Cook (all published by Button Books).

Help your child develop good eating habits by teaching them how to cook. In this brilliant book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step recipes show children how to make delicious and nutritious food. As well as finding out how easy it is to make lots of scrummy things to eat, they'll practise skills like measuring, weighing and counting without even realising it. Packed with ideas for everything from pizzas to pancakes, including breakfasts, snacks, main meals and sweet treats, there's plenty to keep kids busy in the kitchen.

The New York Activity Book will entertain children on a visit to the vibrant city known as the Big Apple. Complete the Empire State Building, design your own advertising billboard in Times Square or doodle zoo animals in Central Park. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the eight perforated postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you'll find that are all centred around the sights of New York, alongside fun facts and questions to engage. On the reverse of the pages you'll find more fun activity suggestions plus plenty of space for drawing. Fun and educational, New York Activity Book will help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills, and will make sure they get the most out of their visit to New York.

Get little gardeners growing and learning with this beautifully illustrated book, packed with information and crafty stuff to do. Help them to discover that gardening can be simple and uncomplicated with very little equipment and prior knowledge needed. It often is as simple as having some seeds, a patch of soil or a container and having a go. As well as gaining a new hobby, there will be extra motivation to eat up the veggies after growing and picking them and the simple pleasure of spending time together outside. With sections based on the cycle of the seasons, the pages are packed with ideas of what to grow, how to sow seeds and useful harvesting information. Also included are tips about what wildlife you may see, raiding your recycling box to make some useful gardening accessories and other decorative craft activities.

This fabulously fun London-based book contains 22 activities that will entertain children on a day out in the vibrant city of London. Big pages with plenty of space to draw on and colour in will appeal to young children who may still be developing their fine motor skills, while other pages with more detailed drawings and activities will suit older children. Choose from spot the difference in the crown jewels at The Tower of London, design a river boat to sail on the River Thames or doodle pigeons in Trafalgar Square. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the pull-out postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you'll find that are all centred around the sights of London. Fun and educational, thel London Activity Book will help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor skills, and will make sure they get the most out of their visit to London.