Mary Jane Andol

I wish I'd known about this book when my daughter was little because she would have loved it. I grew up knowing about counting the seconds between lightning and thunder, and I taught her that, too. I haven't yet tried the recipe, but if it is anything like a chocolate tomato soup cake, it will be wonderful (Black Magic Cake). If the vocabulary level is above your student's or child's level, read it aloud to them and let them follow along. The illustrations are the best I've seen in a long time in children's books. If you don't feel comfortable reading aloud, go to YouTube and let the author read it for you. She does a wonderful imitation of the grandmother. This book tells it like it was in the old days with all the ingredients being gathered there at hand. In itself it gives a marvelous perspective for children who think everything must be bought at a store. Hopefully it will help your child or children in many ways. I highly recommend it.