Bluey and Bingo's Christmas Cookbook
Bluey (TV tie-in books) Series
What’s inside...
Bluey and Bingo’s Christmas Cookbook is a festive activity title in which the much-loved Blue Heeler sisters guide young readers through easy, fun and distinctly Australian holiday recipes. Each double-page spread pairs a short, comic scene featuring the characters with step-by-step cooking instructions and bright photographs of real food. Readers learn how to plan a menu, shop for ingredients, follow kitchen safety rules, and share their creations with family and friends, all while enjoying Bluey-style jokes and imaginative play.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Bluey Heeler
Bingo Heeler
Chilli Heeler (Mum)
Bandit Heeler (Dad)
Discussion points
Which recipe looks tastiest and why?
How does planning help Bluey and Bingo succeed?
What safety rules did you notice?
How do families celebrate holidays differently around the world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child pick a recipe to lead.
Compare ingredient lists to a real grocery trip.
Role-play Bluey characters while cooking to deepen engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Planning ahead makes big tasks easier
Explanation: Bluey and Bingo write lists before shopping and cooking.
Real-World Application: Create checklists for school projects or packing.
Example Lesson: Kitchen safety protects everyone
Explanation: The characters use mitts and ask adults for help with knives.
Real-World Application: Apply safety rules when using household tools.
Example Lesson: Sharing food shows love and gratitude
Explanation: They serve dishes to family and thank helpers.
Real-World Application: Offer homemade snacks to friends or neighbours.
Example Lesson: Creativity can happen outside art class
Explanation: Kids decorate pavlovas and invent fun names for dishes.
Real-World Application: Experiment with sandwich shapes or fruit salads.