The pictures are sharp and the recipes look delicious, but this book is not written with children in mind. A young reader would find the small text difficult to read, and the recipes are complex enough to need adult help for almost any child. There are little to no diagrams or pictures showing how to complete the recipes, which should accompany any instructional text for children. Those children who ARE able to follow these recipes would also be able to follow the recipes in any adult cookbook, and don't need this one. I do, however, appreciate that the dishes are tied to seasonal celebrations, that is a nice touch.