Kid-Friendly Cookbooks

• There are a number of cookbooks written especially for children. These make great educational gifts and may help children learn science, reading, math and other skills. Plus, many children's cookbooks include fun, kid-friendly recipes and help children learn about nutrition. When choosing a cookbook for a gift, be sure to consider the age and skill level of the child.
  
  

Child-Sized Aprons and Chef's Hats

• Miniature aprons and chef's hats make great gifts for aspiring cooks. Child-sized aprons are available in many colors and a variety of kid-friendly designs. Have the child's name screen-printed or embroidered onto the apron or hat for a personal touch.
  
  

Child-Size Kitchen Utensils

• Children will have fun helping in the kitchen with utensils and cooking tools designed to fit their small hands. There are a number of kits including a variety of child-sized cooking utensils including rolling pins, spoons, spatulas and more. Purchase a pre-made utensil kit or make your own by filling a colorful mixing bowl with child-sized cooking utensils, pot holders and other items.
  
  

Toy Kitchen

• Choose toy kitchens for children who are too young to help out in the real kitchen. Little ones can use their imaginations and pretend to cook with these toys. Toy kitchens may be simple or elaborate, often including large toy appliances like ovens and refrigerators, pots and pans, utensils, and plastic foods. Some toy kitchens even feature light and sound for a realistic cooking experience.