What an adorable idea! I love how this book reads so much like a real cookbook (I mean, it *is* a real cookbook, but one with ingredients like sand, mud and leaves, and prepared especially for dolls). I think I would have loved this when I was little! I especially liked the meal ideas in the back. The only reason I didn't give this five stars was because some of the ingredients seemed too specialized for certain areas/climates. But, other than that, I loved this (and the classic illustrations!). Simply delightful!