First edition of The Little Mother's Cook Book: A Guide To Cooking for Children, a vintage 1952 cookbook Lon Amick, illustrated by Jack O'Hara.
Written by Lon Amick. Illustrated by Jack O'Hara. First edition, 1952. The Pixie Press, Inc.
This sweet, fun children's cookbook from the 1950's, with kid-friendly recipes - including old favorites like cinnamon toast - is in excellent condition and comes in the original box.
From the Foreword:
"We are the little Green Pixie's, and while you may have never have seen us, when night falls and you are tucked in bed, we come out to dance and play. ...
"In Pixie-Land, deep in the forest, we Green Pixies are the cooks. ... Things you will like...things your dolls will like, and your friends will like them, too.
"We have the permission of his Royal Majesty, Rumplestot, the Pixie-King, to write this book for little boys and girls like you. ..."
There are twelve recipes:
Honey Bear's Honey Drink
Quacky Duck's Tea Party Fancy
Humpty Dumpty's Pear Salad
Li'l Lamb's Lullaby Chocolate Milk
Bunny Rabbit's Tossed Salad
Kitty Kitten's Snickerdoodle Cream
Franny Frog's Lily Dessert
Pixie's Marshmallow Delight
Dicky Dog's Hot Cocoa Special
Ronny Rooster's Sugar Toast
Teddy Turtles Eggs Mixer-Roo
Porky's Burger-Buns
Colorful, rollicking illustrations and several short stories make it a fun read. With help from their Big Green Pixies, kids will be able to assemble and prepare these easy recipes. A fun way to learn about foods and colors!
"King Rumplestot's Kitchen Rules
1. Before cooking put on an apron, and wash your hands.
2. Get everything you need together before you begin cooking.
3. When are all through WASH THE DISHES.
4. Clean the kitchen and sweep carefully. ..."
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Condition*: Very Good/Very Good. Complete with cardboard box: small scrape on the front cover, top left; minor rubbing along the lower edges; top corners were reinforced with clear tape, barely visible; the cardboard on the left side of the bottom of the box is beginning to separate. The book has a small scrape on the back, top left corner, else no markings, discoloration, or other damage.
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