John Deere Kids First Cookbook: 50 Farm to Table Recipes for Young Chefs
2025
What’s inside...
This brightly photographed cookbook leads children through fifty simple, farm-to-table recipes while teaching where food comes from, the basics of kitchen safety, and the joy of eating what you grow. Blending step-by-step instructions with visits to a family-run farm, each chapter highlights seasonal produce and practical cooking skills, making it both an engaging read and a hands-on guide to healthy eating and self-sufficiency.
Age
3-8
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why is it important to know where food comes from?
Which recipe felt easiest and why?
How can we reduce waste while cooking?
What new flavor surprised you?
How did teamwork help in the kitchen?
Tip: Role play these questions
Assign simple tasks—washing produce or stirring—to build ownership.
Share family stories about favorite childhood meals.
Praise effort over perfection to build confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Food origins matter
Explanation: Farm snapshots connect ingredients to soil and animals.
Real-World Application: Children may choose local produce at markets.
Example Lesson: Safety first
Explanation: Color-coded reminders precede any heat or knife steps.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to wash hands and handle tools responsibly.
Example Lesson: Teamwork in the kitchen
Explanation: Many dishes require partner tasks like stirring while another measures.
Real-World Application: Siblings can divide chores cooperatively.
Example Lesson: Healthy eating can be fun
Explanation: Bright photos and tasty recipes make vegetables exciting.
Real-World Application: Children may request veggies they cooked themselves.