Bücher von Renee Casteel Cook

In this introduction to Maddie, we meet a young female monkey who has a specific fashion sense. Inspired by illustrated characters also famous for their spirit and spunk, Maddie the monkey combines one part Eloise with one part Olivia and one part Pippi, all modernized for the style of today's youth. She's not afraid to mix and match, loves making things more fanciful (and words bigger), and has very specific opinions that reflect her always growing sense of independence.A fun read set up in loose rhyming style, Meet Maddie is a quick read, appropriate for all levels, whether being read to or learning to read themselves. With colorful illustrations that highlight articles of clothing, colors and seasons, readers should enjoy building upon the words by exploring the corresponding pictures to dream up what adventure Maddie might be getting ready for next. Makes a perfect circle time book for childcare and preschool programs as well as a great way to teach children about getting dressed (and give them some necessary encouragement on a particularly busy morning).Written as an ode to the author's own young daughter, Meet Maddie celebrates little ones with strong wills and hopes to give their caretakers reason to chuckle.

From the Southwest, to the Northwest to the Midwest, this book features all the best stories and recipes from food trucks across the U.S.A. Join culinary travel author Renee Casteel Cook, alongside Tiffany Harelik and Steven Shomler as they take you through an unprecedented literary food truck tour in Austin, Portland, and Columbus with a few pit stops in Dallas and Houston. You'll get to read the history behind some of the world's most interesting food cart personalities while learning to make dishes that will soon become your family's favorite thing to eat. From Beef Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Meatballs and Hawaiian Style Ahi Limu Poke to Cardamom Chai Chicken and Marinated Beets with Black Walnuts as well as Tomato Jam, Fried Green Tomatoes and Grilled Asparagus with Strawberry Kalonji Dressing & Cumin Fried Hazelnuts this cookbook has something for everyone, at every table.