A local author, from Taylorville, recently saw quite the accomplishment as her book found itself in the top 10,000 books on Amazon.com.

The lifelong resident of Taylorville, under the pen name Genevieve Steinhardt, wrote a children’s cookbook titled, Learn to Read Activity Workbook: Knowledge in the Kitchen. On Amazon.com, the book received a #3 ranking in multiple children’s and young adult cookbook categories.

A copy of Learn to Read Activity Workbook: Knowledge in the Kitchen, can be purchased directly from Amazon, and is a great tool for teaching your child how to cook, especially if you are unsure where to start. The book features plenty of different ways to get your child cooking up five star meals, from pre-cooking prep, to utensil safety.

The book begins with the basics of identifying utensils and appliances. From there, your child will dive into a deep understanding of how to stay safe when in the kitchen, while also partaking in the cut-out activities meant for hands-on learning.

Some of the topics covered in Steinhardt’s book include how to set a table, using measuring spoons and cups, weighing produce and meat, how to safely use a stove oven, how to read a meat thermometer, reading dates on food, and storing food safely. The book is set up to assist your child in being able to cook full meals safely, following cross contamination guidelines and other best practices in the kitchen.

For a link on where to purchase this book, view our story on taylorvilledailynews.com, or simply search Learn to Read Activity Workbook: Knowledge in the Kitchen on Amazon.com. The paperback copy is listed currently at $10.75 on Amazon.