(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Alison Oliver. Photographs by Zac Williams. Sections named for pasta shapes ("Twisted & Twirly," "Wheels & Whatever") contain recipes that use common ingredients and simple techniques with the usual caveat about grown-up help. Appetizing full-color photos show final products. Pasta trivia, creative cooking tips, and "fun facts" are scattered throughout. A chart suggesting substitutions, such as ravioli instead of tortellini, is a clever addition. Ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Photographs by Zac Williams. "Every Pink Princess knows her way around an enchanted kitchen." In this cavity-inducing collection, Beery provides recipes and craft activities for six types of princess parties ("Snowflake," "Enchanted Pony," etc.). While the recipes may be too high in marshmallow content and "pink candy coating" for some parents' tastes, Beery's creativity can't be denied. Photographic arrangements display the finished products. Ind.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson