A culinary journey for kids: 4 cookbooks that awaken taste buds and imaginations

My absolute favourite! Along with 86 recipes sorted by category, this book by Ricardo includes a section that explains basic cooking techniques and vocabulary in very simple terms.

Along with the commentary tied to the Harry Potter story that accompanies each of the 45 recipes, this book is full of tips that make baking easier for kids. Okay, the end result probably won't look quite as nice as in the photos, but it's definitely the perfect book for fans of the series, young and old!

My original pick, La pâtisserie des petits, is only available in French: its 30 recipes are simple enough to make without too much trouble, yet challenging enough to keep things interesting, with a wide variety of desserts and a photo for every step to make things easier for budding little chefs. For English-speaking families, try Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake! by Deanna F. Cook, another book that's all about baking with kids.

My original pick, Cuisine du monde pour petits et grands by Sally Brown and Kate Morris, is only available in French: its recipes are delicious and easy to make, with breakfasts, snacks and dinners inspired by cuisines from all over the world, plus a few quick facts about a different country with every recipe. For English-speaking families, try Cooking Class Global Feast! by Deanna F. Cook, which also takes young cooks on a culinary trip around the world.