Normally I don't like to write about toys or kits but I couldn't pass up today's title. I have mentioned before that I have a side business selling homemade Veggie burgers with my sister in law. It has been a seasonal business because we usually only sell them at her local farmer's market. This year we haven't participated yet because I got a full time job and the place we had been making the burgers has limited availability. That being said I am still very much a supporter of farmer's market in general. I love buying fresh locally grown vegetables in the summer. It always makes me feel healthier. One of my favorite things to see while selling at the farmer's market were all the families that wandered the area. I loved how the children would be eating "pickles on a stick"...or carrying baskets of fruit.
Let's Go the to the Farmer's Market by Chronicle Books is a cute little kit and while there isn't an actual book there is a booklet that talks about what a Farmer's Market is all about. It also has activity cards and a shopping list. The best part is the tote bag just the right size for little hands to help carry their produce. It a great way to introduce healthy living to the youngest among us.
Oh and because I must recommend some sort of book Chronicle Books also publishes a great cookbook and activity book called:
At the Farmer's Market with Kids by Leslie Jonah & Ethel Brennan with Photographs by Sheri Giblin is also a wonderful way to talk about the value of the eating healthy and shopping at Farmer's Markets with children. It teaches children (and grownups) how to pick the freshest fruits and vegetables. The book also has recipes and other activities geared to specific age groups. A great companion piece to today's highlighted title.
So I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the summer and that today's selections inspire some to try their local Farmer's Market....Happy Summer!
by Lisa Anderson & Zac Williams. Every year my nephews aunt gives them a Gingerbread making kit. This book is nice because there is no kit needed and the ingredients are easy to get. A perfect cookbook for this time of year.
by Laurie Goldrich Wolf is for the youngest cooks in the house. These recipes can be made by a child with no direct help from an adult. I know lots of kids who will love this because they always want to do things themselves. 
by Kelly Lambrakis. Normally I wouldn't suggest a book that is gender specific but I couldn't help myself with this one. This is part of a series of books geared toward boys and cooking. I was drawn to this one because the author has three boys just like my brother. My brother's boys always liked to help in the kitchen. I have a great photo of my nephew JoJo with his Grandma last year baking our bread for Christmas morning. Even though it is technically for boys I am sure if there is a girl in the family they will like it too.
by Matthew Locriccio is one of the best books for young adults I have seen. I know most teens could probably use a grownup cookbook but this is great to get them started. I liked the set up and recipes plus the photographs are truly helpful. 
by Shannon Payette Selp and Kelly Parthen. I just loved the title of this book. I also loved that it shows how eating healthy can be fun--as you know my other life involves veggie burgers (