The Lunchbox Kid

These no-fuss lunches take kid-friendly foods and fill them with wholesome ingredients for satisfying, delicious meals that everyone can feel good about! Renee Kohley, author of Nourished Beginnings Baby Food, is a mom of three and a master of whipping up tasty, healthy lunches. Each recipe uses a combination of real sweeteners, whole grains, fresh veggies or healthy fats to re-create fun favorites like mac ‘n’ cheese, corndogs, chicken nuggets and more—and they’re all perfect for big batch meal prep to last you the whole week. Each lunchbox features one homemade element combined with healthy, pre-prepared sides that together take lunchtime to a new level. Try making buckwheat flatbread pizzas that will lift their energy with protein, B vitamins, and an array of minerals. Change up their sandwich routine with nutrient-packed egg salad full of omega 3 fatty acids and choline that boost brain function. With The Little Lunchbox Cookbook, you’ll be proud to pack nourishing real food meals your kids will love, without the hassle of preparing each individual item.

“Does a truly sweet job of helping parents pack more inspired lunches . . . recipes for everything from wraps and sandwiches to pizzas and salads.” —Publishers Weekly Best Lunch Box Ever is full of recipes, ideas, and strategies for packing creative and healthful lunches for kids, solving what is for many parents the most taxing of daily chores. Kids will love the scrumptiousness, while busy moms and dads will appreciate the quick and simple solutions for wholesome, balanced meals developed by Katie Sullivan Morford, a registered dietician and mother of three. The sixty-five recipes are easy, delicious, and—best of all—packed with nutrients for well-rounded lunches and snacks, including Deconstructed Caprese Skewers, Easy Cheesy Thermos Beans, Pesto Pita Pizza, Cinnamon Wonton Crisps, Parmesan Kale Chips, Crispy Applewiches, and more. “Katie Morford has dozens of interesting and sometimes surprising suggestions for easy, delicious, and nutritious lunch items that kids will enjoy—if parents don’t get to them first.” —Marion Nestle, James Beard Award–winning author of Unsavory Truth “This wonderful book is sure to get you out of a lunch-box rut, with inspiring, easy, healthful ideas for lunches that will put a smile on any kid’s face!” —Ellie Krieger, host of Food Network’s Healthy Appetite “Ideal for parents and professionals, this cookbook features winning lunch ideas for eco- and health-conscious households.” —Library Journal

An Asian American girl brings ethnic food to school and learns to proudly embrace her culture.

"The amazing world of vintage lunchboxes"--Cover.

Disrupt the rut and please picky eaters with dozens of yummy recipes and creative ideas for kids’ lunchboxes—from a chef, caterer, and mom. Jam-packed with clever ideas and easy recipes for delicious, healthy, kid-friendly packable meals, this solution-driven cookbook is perfect for busy parents looking for lunchtime inspirations. From yummy recipes that make use of common ingredients, to clever ideas for packing lunches that will appeal to kids, The Lunch Box covers all the basics—recipes for sandwiches, healthy snacks, and more—and offers tried-and-true strategies from a chef-caterer mother of three. Learn how to make an easy and delicious lunch from in-the-fridge staples and leftovers; how to accommodate allergies; and how to make every lunch box a fun delight for kids. Colorful photos, ideas, and strategies will inspire you to step up your lunch-packing game, from irresistible wraps and playful sandwiches, to salads kids will actually eat, to versatile snacks that satisfy the fussiest palates and much more!

Who knew a simple lunchbox note from father to son could change a family forever? Based on the real-life experiences of the Be Strong Story family, this book is about a little boy who was treated unkindly at school but was encouraged by his parents to let his love shine. You'll want to read this book over and over with your children as a reminder to be love, even when it's hard.

Lunch Box Wisdom takes a new approach to a familiar theme, the first day of school! Ali is excited and nervous for his first day of kindergarten. With the help of his trusty lunch box, where his mama places her words of wisdom, he overcomes his fears, chooses to be kind, and makes a new friend. Whether it's the first day of daycare, kindergarten, or grade 1 and beyond: Lunch Box Wisdom will be a wonderful staple and an encouraging book to share with your little learner.