My Very First Cookbook

Start cooking with your kids today—build confidence, spark creativity, and make lifelong memories in the kitchen with this bestselling first cookbook for children ages 4 to 8.

My Very First Cookbook by Danielle Kartes is more than a recipe collection—it’s an invitation to connect, laugh, and learn through food. Bursting with over 45 fun, kid-tested recipes and joyful illustrations, this keepsake title is designed specifically for young chefs and their grown-ups to enjoy side by side. From waffles and snacks to simple dinners and delightful desserts, every page encourages confidence, teamwork, and a love of real food.

Written in playful, accessible language and paired with whimsical art, the book includes conversation starters, silly jokes, and space to jot down favorite meals—transforming each recipe into a family memory. Whether it’s your child’s first time cracking an egg or their hundredth batch of “Waffle Pizza Sammies,” these moments become meaningful traditions.

Praised by parents, educators, and librarians alike, this trusted tool inspires screen-free time, real connection, and delicious results. If you’re searching for a kids cookbook that helps children feel proud, independent, and joyfully involved in the kitchen, My Very First Cookbook belongs on your counter.

Make messes. Make meals. Make memories—together.