The Kids' Holiday Baking Book

Book excerpt: From Scottish Scones and Cupid's Cupcakes to Grandma's Hamentaschen, Halloween Haystacks and Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie -- this a wonderful collection of fun, family-friendly dessert recipes from around the world. Rosemary Black, food editor at the New York Daily News and mother of six, is an expert at rolling up her sleeves and baking with kids - and finding terrific recipes that all ages will love to make and eat. In this delightful, informative new book, Rosemary brings together 150 very special recipes from around the world. Including delicious and fun-to-prepare cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and more, plus a few non-baked treats, the book covers: New Year's Eve * Epiphany * Valentine's Day * Chinese New Year * St. Joseph's Day * Passover * Purim * St. Patrick's Day * Easter * Ramadan * Cinco de Mayo * Diwali * Fourth of July * Rosh Hashanah * Halloween * Thanksgiving * Hanukah * Christmas * Kwanzaa. Complete with explanations of equipment and ingredients, easy-to-follow instructions, and fun stories from around the world, The Kids' Holiday Baking Book is sure to become a family favorite.