The Pokémon Cookbook

Create delicious dishes that look like your favorite Pokémon characters – from desserts to pizza – with more than 35 easy, fun recipes. Make a Pokéball sushi roll, Pikachu ramen or mashed Meowth potatoes for your next party, weekend activity or powered-up lunchbox.

From School Library Journal
Gr 3–6— Pokémon fans will gather around this adorable cookbook that features all kinds of nutritional food created to resemble creatures from the popular franchise. This is a serious guide with practical lessons on nutrition and cooking skills. The recipes are designed to mold the food into a specific character shape. Many of the examples are suggested as party fare, but others are for everyday lunches and snacks. It is recommended that a parent assist in the cutting and cooking for safety reasons. It is also noted that some of the ingredients are specifically found in Asian-centered supermarkets or groceries, but substitutions are often given in asides. Drawings of the character portrayed accompany each entry, and diagrams laying out the cooking and decorating are provided. Full-color photographs of each recipe are labeled with the name of the dish. VERDICT For kids who are crazy about not only Pokémon but also cooking. An entertaining selection for home or programming use.