American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. the world’s leading toy company. Since
its inception in 1986, American Girl has been devoted to
celebrating girls ages 3 to 12 through age-appropriate,
high-quality dolls and accessories, books, clothes, movies, and
unforgettable experiences. Best-selling lines include Truly Me™,
Girl of the Year™, Bitty Baby™, and the classic historical
character line BeForever.
Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma
brand has been bringing people together around food and celebrating
the art of home cooking.
This globally minded addition to a series of American Girl
cookbooks features ambitious recipes for budding foodies. Passport
stamp graphics introduce four sections that explore snacks, soups
and sandwiches, rice and noodle dishes, and beverages and desserts.
Gerulat’s color photographs feature multicultural girls preparing
and enjoying the meals, along with images of the completed dishes.
The more than 50 recipes include Moroccan-spiced chicken skewers,
cheese fondue, potato latkes, Mexican chocolate pudding, Hawaiian
shave ice, and sushi. Each recipe includes a brief description of
its origins (“Savory turnovers called empanadas are popular snacks
in Latin America. They’re super-portable, so they’re the perfect
finger food for a picnic or a party”). With warmth and enthusiasm,
the editors urge readers to broaden their palates and their
curiosity about other cultures. Ages 8–12. (Apr.)
*Publishers Weekly*
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