Story of Pasta and How to Cook It!

'If you've got a little pasta lover in the house, or just want an easy guide to its many, many variations, this cookbook might be just the thing.' - The Washington Post

A playful, fact-filled exploration of the fascinating history of 35 famous pasta shapes with a delicious, child-friendly recipe perfectly suited to each shape

In this ultimate book of pasta for children ages 7-11, 35 pasta shapes are brought to life through clever illustrations and fascinating facts to feed children's imaginations - and their bellies! From farfalle, which means 'butterflies' in Italian, to linguine, meaning 'little tongues, ' different types of pasta have wonderfully playful shapes, names, and origin stories!

Each pasta is accompanied by a simple recipe specially suited to its shape. The result is an entertaining, engaging, fact-filled, scrumptious offering for every child interested in cooking and eating - a fresh and joyful introduction to pasta, that is a fun-filled cookery book ... and more!

For ages 7-11