The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs is a 224-page English cookbook with more than 100 sweet and savoury recipes aimed at young bakers. It covers breakfast treats, breads, pizza, cookies, cakes and more, with step-by-step photos and cooking basics described in the listing.

At a glance

More than 100 sweet and savoury recipes span breakfast, breads, pizza, cookies, cakes and cupcakes.
The listing describes step-by-step photos for tips and techniques, alongside cooking basics.
The publisher says recipes were tested by more than 5,000 kids.

Price

$24.99Save 17%

Reference price: ~~$29.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad mix of sweet and savoury baking, including pizza and breads as well as desserts.
Customer feedback describes recipes as approachable and easy to follow, with basics that can help young cooks get started.
The listing says step-by-step photos support learning techniques.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Oct. 1 2019
Language	English
Print length	224 pages
ISBN-10	1492677698
ISBN-13	978-1492677697
Suggested reading age	Customer suggested age: 9 - 11 years
Grade level	Preschool - 3

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	18.4 x 2.1 x 23.5 cm
Weight listed	703 g

What to know before buying

The publisher's apple crisp example serves 8 and lists about 1 hour 10 minutes of preparation and baking, plus 30 minutes cooling. Its instructions also call for adult help when removing the hot dish from the oven. The listed age is customer-suggested, not a guarantee of independent kitchen readiness.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Young bakers ready to try a range of baking projects with an adult available for oven tasks.
Families looking for a cookbook that combines sweet treats with savoury baked foods.
Readers who benefit from illustrated steps and introductory cooking guidance.

Less suited to

Readers looking primarily for advanced pastry instruction or a baking reference for professional techniques.
Buyers seeking only savoury recipes or only quick, no-oven treats.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 12,249 ratings

5 stars82%82%
4 stars13%13%
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Customer feedback is notably positive about the book's usefulness for kids, approachable recipes, variety and ease of following along. That fits the listing's emphasis on cooking basics and step-by-step photos, which may suit beginners baking with family. Ratings are also predominantly in the top categories, but ratings alone do not identify particular recipe strengths or explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the recipes as easy to follow and not overly complex.
Feedback highlights suitability for kids, recipe selection and enjoyment.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of recipes are included?

The listing describes more than 100 sweet and savoury recipes, with examples including breakfast treats, breads, pizza, cookies, cakes and cupcakes.

Does the book include visual guidance?

The listing says step-by-step photos show tips and techniques.

What age is it suggested for?

The product details give a customer-suggested reading age of 9–11 years and a grade level of Preschool–3. These are listing details, not a measure of kitchen independence.

Will a child be able to bake without adult help?

Not necessarily. The apple crisp example specifically says to ask an adult for help when taking the hot baking dish out of the oven.