Baking with Grandmas from Around the World: A Fun Cookbook for Children and Adults - Paperback

by Laura J. Callan (Author)

What connects grandmas from around the world is their love for their grandchildren. As more and more grandmothers are helping care for their grandchildren, they need to find fun, wholesome ways to enjoy time together. What better way to express their love than with baking traditional cookies that have been passed down from generation to generation. Along with the translation for the name "grandma," children will also learn interesting facts about each country. Following step-by-step instructions will help sharpen their reading and math skills. The book also includes cooking terms, measurement conversions, and tips for kitchen safety. The kitchen is the hearth of the home and this is where special memories can be made.

Author Biography

Laura Callan is pursuing her life-long dream to write children's books, which are both educational and fun. Always looking for ways to spend quality time with her three grandchildren, she was inspired to write a book about cooking. Her hope is that writing from personal experiences will appeal to both adults and children alike. Originally from Queens, New York, she now lives on Long Island with her husband and three Greyhounds. She is a graduate of St. John's University, N.Y., with a B.S. in Communication Arts.