Book excerpt: PBS KIDS, the number 1 educational media brand, introduces more than 45 "nothing sharp, nothing hot" fully-illustrated recipes enabling children as young as four to cook independently. To insure that even pre- and early readers can follow each recipe, every ingredient, tool, and step in this unique cookbook is fully illustrated. "Nothing hot" (no oven, stove, or appliances required, "nothing sharp" (no tools sharper than a butter knife) recipes mean that children can whip up wonderful meals completely on their own. From Chopped Salad and Cheddar, Ham and Raisins on Whole Wheat Hearts to Strawberry Tall Cake and Party Punch, every salad, sandwich, snack, dessert, and beverage includes easy-to-find ingredients and a note to parents. What's more, children will learn: counting; measuringing; following sequential directions--while preparing tasty, healthy food. The book is packaged with a colorful set of sturdy, plastic measuring spoons and cups--everything a young cook needs to get started. The concealed wir-o cookbook binding allows pages to lay flat.