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Sweet & Salty!

King Arthur Baking Company's Cookbook for Young Bakers

King Arthur Baking Company

Ready to read Ages 6–14 NYT Best Seller
Published
2025

Content report card

What's inside

High confidence

Violence

Fighting, weapons, death

Language

Swearing, crude humor

Sexual content

Romance intensity, nudity

LGBTQ+ themes

Presence of characters or themes

Scary or mature

Horror, trauma, heavy themes

Substance use

Alcohol, drugs, smoking

What it offers

Positive messages

Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience

Positive role models

Characters who model good judgment and growth

Educational value

History, science, culture, how the world works

A note for parents

This is a straightforward baking cookbook from a trusted source designed specifically for young bakers, with over eighty accessible recipes and guidance on techniques and ingredients. There is no concerning content of any kind—no violence, language, or mature themes. The book promotes joy, family bonding, creativity, and practical life skills while building confidence through tiered skill levels that let children progress at their own pace.

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Ready from about age 6.

From about 5, okay with a grown-up nearby.

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  • Suggested for ages 6+.

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From the publisher

From the most trusted American baking resource comes a collection of over eighty sweet, salty, and very, very tasty recipes that will have bakers of all ages rolling up their sleeves and breaking out their rolling pins! Who doesn’t want to learn how to bake a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie? Or snack on some Pizza Party Bu... From the most trusted American baking resource comes a collection of over eighty sweet, salty, and very, very tasty recipes that will have bakers of all ages rolling up their sleeves and breaking out their rolling pins! Who doesn’t want to learn how to bake a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie? Or snack on some Pizza Party Buns? Or learn how to make five different frostings to top off your favorite cupcakes? Well, this book has recipes for all different tastes and three different skill levels, plus an introduction to terms and techniques that will get you ready to bring the fun into the kitchen. Sweet & Salty is here to share the joy of baking with everyone and bring fun to the kitchen for the whole family!

Shelved under

  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Home economics

ISBN 9781665930666 · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers