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Engaging Children’s Books, Fun Facts and Delicious Recipes

Children’s Bible books

  • For older kids
    • THE CHILDREN’S SIX MINUTES by Bruce S. Wright: The Children’s Six Minutes by Bruce S. Wright features a collection of themes exploring growth, kindness, faith, and life’s lessons through various engaging stories and reflections.
    • The Wonder Book of Bible Stories: “The Wonder Book of Bible Stories” by Logan Marshall shares simplified biblical narratives for children, conveying essential moral lessons through engaging tales from the Bible.

Children’s books

  • For younger kids
    • McGuffey Eclectic Primer: textbook focused on early literacy, teaching reading and writing through simple lessons and moral stories for young children.
    • McGuffey’s First Eclectic Reader: educational textbook for young readers, combining phonics, sight words, moral lessons, and simple narratives to enhance literacy skills.
    • MCGUFFEY’S SECOND ECLECTIC READER: educational book for children, promoting literacy and moral values through engaging prose, poetry, and vocabulary exercises.
    • The Real Mother Goose: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
    • THE GREAT BIG TREASURY OF BEATRIX POTTER: The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter features beloved stories like The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, celebrating whimsical animal adventures.
    • The Tale of Solomon Owl is a whimsical children’s book by Arthur Scott Bailey, exploring themes of friendship and adventure through Solomon Owl’s humorous encounters with forest animals.
    • THE TALE OF JOLLY ROBIN: follows a young bird’s adventures as he learns life skills, values friendship, and explores youthful curiosity through humorous encounters in the wild.
    • Peter and Polly Series: The content describes a series of stories for 1st graders featuring Peter and Polly, exploring seasonal adventures, imaginative play, nature, family, and interactions with pets and animals.
    • The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad: recounts Old Mr. Toad’s humorous nature-filled journeys, emphasizing lessons on friendship, humility, and personal growth amidst various animal encounters.
    • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: follows Dorothy’s adventures in Oz as she seeks to return home, meeting memorable friends while exploring themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
  • For older kids
    • Stories of Don Quixote Written Anew for Children retells key adventures from Cervantes’ novel, preserving its spirit while engagingly presenting them for young readers in a cohesive narrative.
    • Heidi by Johanna Spyri follows a young girl adapting to life in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather, highlighting themes of family, love, and the power of nature.
    • Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss: is a beloved adventure novel by Johann David Wyss about a Swiss family stranded on a deserted island, relying on their creativity and teamwork to survive and build a new life.
    • Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm: follows the spirited Rebecca Randall as she navigates life with her aunts in Riverboro, experiencing adventure, growth, and identity exploration.

Children’s history book

  • For younger kids
    • Great Stories for Little Americans: introduces young readers to American history through engaging tales, fostering national pride and knowledge of heritage via accessible storytelling.
    • The Bird-woman of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Supplementary Reader for First and Second Grades- tells Sacajawea’s vital role in guiding the explorers, emphasizing her contributions and experiences during this historic journey.
    • The Story of Mankind: chronicles human history from prehistory to the modern era, highlighting key events, cultures, and figures that shaped civilization.
    • A First Book in American History: A first book in American history: with special reference to the lives and deeds of great Americans. This book chronicles pivotal figures in American history, from Columbus and John Smith to Franklin and Lincoln, highlighting their contributions and the nation’s expansion.
  • For older kids

Poem and stories

  • THE PLYMOUTH HARVEST by Governor Bradford
  • The Real Mother Goose Poems Book: a collection of nursery rhymes, reflecting childhood’s whimsical essence through well-known verses and engaging illustrations.
  • Top Poems for Children by Famous Authors: A list of children’s poems organized by author, with future additions anticipated, includes works by notable poets and authors. [Coming soon]
  • Poems and stories by Bell: Bell, a young poet, shares her love for God through inspiring poems and stories centered on nature, love, and faith, aiming to bless and bring joy to readers.
  • Explore Heartfelt Poems and Stories for Inspiration: Poems and stories to warm your heart.
  • Heartfelt Tales of My Beloved Pets: The author shares stories of various animals that have impacted their life, encouraging love for pets and providing comforting Bible verses for grieving pet owners.

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Different Types of Breads

Sweets breads

Rolls


Breads

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Easy Dinner rolls for the Holidays

Prep: 30 min. and rising time / Bake:15 min. /Makes: 1 dozen

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) active dry yest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Melted butter

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 1200- 130°.
  2. Add to dry ingredients; beat until blended. Add egg; beat on low speed 30 seconds, then on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Do not knead. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  3. Stir the dough down. Fill 12 greased muffin cups half full. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 15 minutes.
  4. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan to a wire rack. Brush tops with melted butter.

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Easy Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Makes 2 loafs

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1/2 Cup cinnamon sugar
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 2/3 cup shortening

UTENSILS

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Mixing Spoon
  • Baking Pans
  • Measuring cups and Spoons
  • Towel for covering the dough

Directions

  1. Microwave water for about 1 minute in a glass Measuring cup [1cup], get out of Microwave and put in a mixing bowl.
  2. Put the yeast and Syrup in the mixing bowl.
  3. Add in flour, cinnamon sugar, and raisins in the bowl, mix well.
  4. Let it raise in the mixing bowl, With a towel over it, For about 1 hour.
  5. Get out pans, spray with cooking oil then preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool a little then put butter over the bread to eat and enjoy.

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Cooking with Kids: Simple Recipe Ideas

My 11-year-old daughter loves to help me cook and has a passion for making desserts. She’s the main one in our house who prepares the sweets and also assists me in posting the recipes here. These recipes are some of her favorites to make. While they’re great for older kids, younger kids can also try them with a bit of adult supervision.

Breakfast

Main Dishes

Vegetables

Breads

Harder breads to make

All breads are a little hard to cook but taste good after done, so keep trying.

Cookies:

Harder cookies to make / for older kids

Cakes /Cupcakes

Bell created recipes

Frostings, Icings, and Glazes

Brownies/Bars

Tarts/cobblers/Pies

Harder pies to make/ for older kids

Pie crust

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baking, bread, breakfast, Candies, cookies, drinks, eggs, Gravy and Sauces, Lunch/ Dinner, microwave cooking, other, Party Food, Recipes, salad

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Fall Themes: Bible, Cooking, Poems, and More

Here you will find diverse fall categories including Bible topics, cooking recipes, poems, stories, and educational content for kids.

Bible and Christian Issues

Cooking

Poems

Stories / Books

Educational

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Easy Homemade Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Cream shortening, sugar, and egg together.
  2. Add vanilla and salt and stir this into flour and baking powder (sifted together).
  3. Add milk, if necessary to make dough.
  4. Roll out 1/4 inch thick, cut and fry in deep oil and drain.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar.
Fun and Easy Recipes for Every Baker

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bread, Hanukkah, Party Food, Recipes, Seasonal, winter

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Easy Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups self-rising corn meal.
  • 1-cup cream corn
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cup grated cheese
  • 2 tbsp. green peppers
    (chopped)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Mix all ingredients except cheese.
  3. Pour half of batter in hot grease iron skillet.
  4. Spread half of cheese on batter.
  5. Then pour rest of batter.
  6. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes or until done.

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How to Make Conchas: Easy Mexican Sweet Bread Recipe

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Ready In: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Yields: 12 servings


INGREDIENTS for the bread:

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 3/8 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine (melted)
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ingredients for the toppings

  • 2/3 cup white sugar
    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract


DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the yeast, warm water, and sugar. Make sure that it produces a lot of bubbles. If it does not bubble, the yeast is not working.
  2. Mix in the milk, 1/3 cup melted butter, salt, egg and half of the flour.
  3. Gradually mix in the remaining flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured counter to knead as soon as it pulls together enough.
  5. Knead until you can form a nice big ball of dough.
  6. Place in a large, greased bowl and turn the dough to coat.
  7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  8. Make the topping while the dough rises.
    • In a medium bowl, beat 2/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup butter until light and fluffy.
    • Stir in the flour until the mixture is the consistency of thick paste.
    • Divide into two parts and place one part in a separate bowl.
    • Mix cinnamon into one half, and vanilla into the other half.
  9. When the dough is done rising, cut into 12 even-sized pieces.
  10. Shape into balls, and place on a greased cookie sheet, spacing about 3 inches apart.
  11. Divide each bowl of topping into 6 balls, and pat flat.
  12. Place circles of topping on top of the dough balls patting down lightly.
  13. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping like a clam shell.
  14. Cover and let rise until the dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  15. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  16. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Fun and Easy Recipes for Every Baker

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Easy Basic Biscuit Recipe for All Occasions

Basic Biscuits
This is a basic biscuit recipe. To this recipe you can add cinnamon and raisins for cinnamon raisin biscuits. Add some garlic and shape the dough into bread sticks and then paint them with melted butter mixed with a little garlic and you will have garlic bread. Use cookie cutters to shape the dough and the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Self-Rising Flour
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • About 3/4 cup milk (if there is a lot of humidity in the air or it is raining, start with 1/2 cup milk.)

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. In large bowl, cut shortening into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. With a fork, stir in enough milk to form a soft dough or until dough pulls away from sides of bowl.
  4. Turn dough onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth; knead just until smooth. Roll
    dough to 12-inch thickness; cut with floured 2-inch round cutter.
  5. Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Makes 12 to 14 biscuits.

Variation: For Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits follow recipe for Basic Biscuits except substitute 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk for milk and sift 1/4 teaspoon baking soda with flour.

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