Fairy Tale Desserts: A Cookbook for Young Readers & Eaters

Fairy Tale Cookbooks

by Jane Yolen (Adapter), Philippe Béha (Illustrator), Heidi E.Y. Stemple (Contributor)

This sweet collection blends enchanting fairy tales, fun factual information, and enticing dessert recipes for a combination that is sure to please young minds and palettes. Readers can transform Cinderella’s magic pumpkin into tasty pumpkin tartlets. Snow White’s pernicious apples are refashioned into a delectable, inspiring dish. The Chinese tale “The Magic Pear Tree” and an original folktale by the author called “Seven Hills of Sweet” will engage the imagination and the taste buds.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Cookbooks

31 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Jane Yolen was a novelist, poet, fantasist, journalist, songwriter, storyteller, folklorist, and children’s book author who wrote more than three hundred books. Her accolades include the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic Awards, the Kerlan Award, two Christopher Awards, and six honorary doctorate degrees from colleges and universities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Born and raised in New York City, the mother of three and the grandmother of six, Yolen lived in Massachusetts and St. Andrews, Scotland.

Reviews

[Linden]

Jane Yolen retells 3 classic fairy tales with accompanying asides about the history of the tale, dessert recipes, and interesting facts about the fruit used in the recipe. Large print and delightful illustrations make this a wonderful book for children and grandparents alike.