Healthy eating is an important part of a child's life -- and healthy cooking makes it fun.

This child-focused cookbook features 50 recipes for kids and parents to make together. It features favorites like chicken nuggets and cupcakes, along with new ideas -- all adhering to a balanced diet and smart food choices. Each recipe features a "Kids!" icon to indicate specific steps that young children can do themselves, and the "Together Time" section offers simple activities that kids and parents can do together to make cooking and mealtime fun and educational.

• by Susan McQuillan, RD