Now out:

Baking for the Holidays

50+ Treats for a Festive Season

by Sarah Kieffer

#BakingfortheHolidays #NetGalley

I know that this is early for the holidays but you might want to look at this book sooner rather than later. That way, there will be plenty of time to decide which recipes you want to try.

This collection is divided into sections on Morning Breads and Pastries; Holiday Desserts; Gift Giving; Beyond Christmas’ and Extras. There are other enticing sections of which my favorite is “Music to Bake to.”

Some of the recipes are those for Pear-Almond Danish Bread; Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake; Modern Fruit Cakes; Coconut-Cardomom Cupcakes’ and Marshmallows. As the cover promises, there are fifty in all.

The book begins with a section titled “How to Use this Book” and is followed by a section on techniques. Bakers will find these to be helpful. There are also many enticing photographs. In addition to showing the baked goods, there are illustrations that demonstrate some aspects of the recipe.

Some of these recipes are undoubtedly too difficult for me but those with a bit of baking experience (or patience) should do fine.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

A fun collection for little ones: Poems from When We Were Very Young

by A. A. Milne, Rosemary Wells (Compiled by/Illustrator)

#PoemsfromWhenWeWereVeryYoung #NetGalley Pub Date 26 Oct 2021

It is a perfect combination! Poems are by AA Milne and the illustrations are by Rosemary Wells of (justifiable) Max and Ruby fame. The verses are lighthearted and very much enhanced by the artwork and commentary of Miss Wells. At the back of the book is a list of vocabulary words that Ms. Wells calls old-fashioned words.

This looks like a terrific book for young children. They will enjoy the rhythm of the poems and the lively illustrations.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Now out:

Art

Small Great Gestures

by Francisco Llorca

#Smallgreatgestures #NetGalley

This book introduces children to a number of artists and their accomplishments. A few of the sections in this title are Paint a Self-Portrait, Frida Kahlo; Observe Nature, Giotto, and Protest, Guerilla Girls. The illustrations that accompany the text show the artist and the kind of work that they did. The entries are short and factual. Hopefully, young readers will read this title and then go on to learn more about their favorite artists.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.