| Author |
Benton, Caroline French, -1923 |
| LoC No. |
05013303
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| Title |
A little cook book for a little girl
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was prepared by Stewart A. Levin
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| Summary |
"A Little Cook Book for a Little Girl" by Caroline French Benton is a collection of children's cooking instructions written in the early 20th century. The book is centered around a young girl named Margaret who is eager to learn how to cook but struggles with traditional cookbooks and adult expectations. It serves as a guide for young aspiring chefs, filled with simple, easy-to-follow recipes that promote independence in the kitchen. The opening of the book introduces Margaret as a little girl with a strong desire to cook, who finds herself frustrated by the complexities of cooking guides and the reactions of adults. After numerous failed attempts in the kitchen, she expresses her determination to learn 'little girl cooking' by seeking help from her family, leading to the creation of her personalized cook-book filled with straightforward recipes. The themes of persistence, creativity, and playful learning set the tone for the delightful culinary adventures that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Cooking -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16514 |
| Release Date |
Aug 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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