Yiayia’s Kitchen Children’s Books- 3 Hardcover Book Series

“In Yiayia’s Kitchen, the most important ingredient is love.”
These stories are for those who feel nostalgia and gratitude for special people who impacted their upbringing and are now an influential person to the children in their lives. Our loved ones teach us about culture, heritage and important life lessons and we now look forward to passing along the same to our children.
Family Traditions
“When I spent time in Yiayia’s kitchen, she taught me about ingredients and recipes. I also learned about my heritage and many Greek traditions. While I learned to cook and bake, Yiayia also taught me important lessons about life.”
In Yiayia’s Kitchen, the most important thing is family. Koukla worries because her cookies don’t look as good as the ones Yiayia and Theia are making. Her cookies are different. They don’t look as pretty, and it makes her sad. She longs to make the same beautiful shapes as her aunt and grandmother. Yiayia sees she is upset and explains she didn’t always know how to make such perfect cookies. She, too, had to learn. Yiayia tells Koukla the cookies will be delicious because they all made them together, and even if they look different on the outside, they came from the same ingredients.
A heartwarming story about tradition, family and unconditional love, Yiayia’s Kitchen, Family Traditions will be a favorite for readers of all ages.
Honesty
“When Yiayia taught me to cook in the Greek tradition, I learned about my heritage and I learned important life lessons.”
Yiayia’s Kitchen: Honesty shows children the importance of telling the truth, no matter how hard it is. When “Koukla” makes a mistake while cooking with her Yiayia, she does not admit it, but her error is soon revealed when the family is sitting down to dinner. Though she finds it hard, Koukla tells the truth and is forgiven once Yiayia explains why it is important to be honest. Full of beautiful illustrations and heartfelt messages, the Yiayia’s Kitchen series will be a hit for kids big and small.
Patience
“When I spent time in her kitchen, Yiayia taught me important lessons about life.”
Yiayia’s Kitchen: Patience teaches children that when things are rushed, they may not always turn out like we would like. When “Koukla”, ignores what Yiayia tells her, she comes to understand why she must be patient. Her mistakes are met with careful, loving explanations that young readers will understand, and empathize with. Full of beautiful illustrations and heartfelt messages, the Yiayia’s Kitchen series will be a hit for kids big and small.