1 / 7Little Bento: 32 Bento Lunch Ideas for Kids
Little Bento is a kids’ lunch cookbook with more than 100 seasonal recipes and photo guides for assembling 32 bento lunch ideas. It also includes a weekly planning worksheet and guidance on bento containers and kitchen tools.
At a glance
- Includes more than 100 recipes for mains, sides, dips, snacks and more, arranged by season.
- Photo guides show how to assemble 32 bento lunch ideas.
- A weekly worksheet supports planning lunches ahead, with additional guidance on kitchen tools and bento containers.
- The sample recipes include a quesadilla, pumpkin soup and blueberry-oat cookies.
Reference price: $28.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a wide range of recipe types and seasonal lunch ideas in one book.
- Planning worksheet and photo guides add practical help beyond recipe instructions.
- The supplied customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and not overly fussy.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Aug. 9 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 178 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1943451289 |
| Weight listed | 454 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 1.04 x 23.5 cm |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback is mixed on age suitability, with some readers finding the material better suited to teens than younger children. Consider the intended child’s age and level of involvement when choosing this book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Caregivers looking for seasonal bento lunch recipes and ideas for school lunches.
- Readers who want visual assembly guidance and a tool for planning lunches in advance.
- Families interested in varied mains, sides, snacks and desserts for packed meals.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a cookbook explicitly tailored to very young children, given the mixed feedback on age suitability.
- Readers looking only for a bento container rather than recipes and planning guidance.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights easy-to-follow, unfussy recipes, appealing lunch ideas, illustrations and seasonal organisation. The reported age suitability is mixed, with some readers considering the book better for teens than younger children. The photos and worksheet may help adults plan and assemble lunches, but the feedback suggests the recipes may not match every younger child’s needs.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the recipes as tasty, clear and not too fussy.
- Readers appreciate the lunch ideas, recipe illustrations and seasonal organisation.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is mixed on age appropriateness, with some readers finding the book better suited to teens than younger children.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes and lunch ideas does the book include?
The listing describes more than 100 recipes and photo guides for 32 bento lunch ideas.
Does the book help with lunch planning?
Yes. It includes a weekly worksheet for planning bento lunches in advance, as well as guidance on kitchen tools and bento containers.
Is it suitable for younger children?
Customer feedback is mixed on age suitability. Some readers say the content may be more appropriate for teens, so consider the child’s age and whether an adult will prepare the recipes.
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