Fun and Non Academic Secondary Sources

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer: A Golden Treasury of Classic Treats

A lovely and scrumptious combination of children's books and recipes of some of the delicious foods and drinks described in them (mostly British, but other countries are also featured, such as the United States, Canada, Australia etc.). If you are actually planning on making some of these treats, please note that the measurements are mostly given in grams, litres and millilitres (not surprising, as this book was published in the United Kingdom), and that, unfortunately, there are no photographs or even illustrations of the end products (the recipes also feature both dairy and eggs, sometimes even meat, so this is definitely not a cookbook for vegans). But for browsing, and the fun of discovering some of the many dainties and delicacies found in children's literature, this is simply heavenly, and a wonderful way to spend a lazy afternoon (curled up on the couch with some tea, this book, and perhaps the children's books Jane Brocket has so lovingly homaged).

Please add other books that fit the bill, secondary children's literature sources, but ones that are fun, not academic in scope (like ones that list games, toys, more cookbooks etc.).

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

Well of course there are lots inspired by the Little House series, including My Little House Cookbook and My Little House Songbook: Adapted from the Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Is that the kind of thing you mean? Or do you mean books like I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book or 101 Fingerplays: Stories and Songs to Use with Finger Puppets?

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Exactly, cookbooks and other types of resources, but nothing totally academic. The ones on the bottom fit as well, but I would rather have books listed that make use of actual literary titles, actual children's literature works.

Turkish Delight & Treasure Hunts: Delightful Treats and Games from Classic Children's Books

Ripping Things To Do: The Best Games And Ideas From Children's Books

Anne of Green Gables Cookbook

Cooking with Anne of Green Gables

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

Oh, I just surfed into The Secret Garden Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's THE SECRET GARDEN. How tempting!

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Cheryl wrote: "Oh, I just surfed into The Secret Garden Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's THE SECRET GARDEN. How tempting!"

That does look good, thanks!

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Aunt Maud's Recipe Book: From the Kitchen of L.M. Montgomery

[Charlotte]

Gundula wrote: "Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer: A Golden Treasury of Classic Treats

A lovely and scrumptious combination of children's books and recipes of some of the delicious foods and drinks descr..."

Oh, my goodness. I want that book!

Fans of the Redwall series would, of course, enjoy The Redwall Cookbook.

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Charlotte wrote: "Gundula wrote: "Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer: A Golden Treasury of Classic Treats

A lovely and scrumptious combination of children's books and recipes of some of the delicious foods ..."

It is a scrumptious book ...

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

The description for The World of Little House says it includes "activities" as well history, recipes, and crafts.

What I have always wanted is an album of 'The Music of Little House.' About the only tune I know that Pa plays on his fiddle is "Oh, Susanna."

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

I browsed at my library and found these that look interesting. None appealed to me enough to actually check out and read, but I feel confident in recommending them to those interested in the specific themes:

The Princess Book by Mallory Loehr

The Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook by Jane Yolen

Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes (and sequel)