Delicious Desserts

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2003

Active Kids

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2003
Ages 7 to 12 years. Physical activity positively impacts the bodies, minds, and emotions of children, but unfortunately, most children are physically active only 15 minutes a day! Through fun, easy-to-follow activities, enhanced by photographs and illustrations, this book will motivate children to get moving. Kids will learn about: how the cardiovascular system works; the building blocks -- cardio, flexibility, strong muscles; warming up and cooling down; safety guidelines; how much is enough? How kids can get started: making a list of activities they like to do; activities specifically for the heart, improving range of motion, and endurance; keeping track of your progress; are you fit?; how to be active individually or with friends and family.

Multicultural Meals

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2003
Ages 7 to 12 years. This colourful cookbook offers step-by-step healthy recipes from the following countries or areas of the world : Mexico, Thailand, Italy, China, Japan, India, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Africa, and more. The book also gives children a basic understanding of nutrition and the importance of drinking water and looks at the staple foods, cooking methods, and spices used by various peoples. The recipes are kid-tested and fun to make and eat. They include: how to set up an Italian pasta bar and Mexican fajita station and how to make the following: Indian curry with a twist, Thai coconut soup, oodles of Japanese noodles, Chinese lemon chicken, Moroccan couscous, and many more.

Super Snacks

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2003
Ages 7 to 12 years. Snacks often consist of crisps or chocolate and fizzy drinks. Children need great tasting choices that are alternatives to salty, fatty, or sugary snacks. This book offers recipes for nutritious and scrumptious foods and drinks that children will love to make and eat. It may help to change the eating habits of a whole family or classroom! Recipes include individual pizzas, veggie dips, yummy bread spreads, yogurt parfaits, baked fruit delights, flavoured popcorn treats, and oh-so-delicious smoothies. Reader's will learn about: the food groups; nutrition; cooking safety tips and allergy alerts; why the body needs water and tasty ways to get it. Recipes include: apple-cranberry crisp; banana almond shake; strawberry chocolate kiss; orange ambrosia; tomatoes on toast.

Lunch Munch

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003
Ages 7 to 12 years. Many school children prefer fast-food or packaged lunches to healthy lunches they can make at home. This book explains the food groups, includes portion information, and has been designed with a good school day in mind! Children will love these fun recipes for making absolutely delicious and beautiful-looking healthy foods. Teachers and parents will also love these recipes, which include salads, pitas, soups, wraps, sandwiches, and healthy drinks. Reader's will learn about: the food groups; lunch and nutrition; cooking safety tips and allergy alerts; why the body needs water and tasty ways to get it. Recipes include; potato boats; wonderful wraps; tuna or turkey pita sandwiches; apple-cheddar muffins; zesty rice or pasta.

Breakfast Blast

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003
Ages 7 to 12 years. Breakfast means to "break" the "fast" between the evening and the morning. It is the most important meal of the day, but many children go to school without it or start their days with a sugar-filled substitute for the brain food they need to think and complete their school work. This book introduces great-tasting recipes that cover all the food groups and promote healthy choices. The recipes suggest alternatives and healthy cooking, while still maintaining the important taste appeal. The delicious foods will make children jump right in and start their day in a different way! Reader's will learn about: the food groups; breakfast and nutrition; cooking safety tips and allergy alerts; how to kick-start the body's energy level; why the body needs water and tasty ways to get it. Recipes include: green eggs and ham; very berry parfait; bagel toppings; incredible edible work of art in fruit; tic tac toe pizza.