When her five grandchildren visit Nonni Lidia at Christmas, she tells them a story of her own childhood in Italy with her Nonna Rosa.

It is a sleepover extravaganza when Nonna Lidia has her grandkids over for a night full of campfire stories and homemade food. As they all share a meal of omelets the next morning, Nonna Lidia reminisces about growing up on the farm, raising chickens, and gathering their eggs, which inspires a family trip to the local farm, where the kids can have their own chicken-and-egg adventures. With farm-fresh recipes focused on chicken and eggs, America's beloved Italian-American chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich offers a variety family-friendly dishes and fun, safe ways kids can help cook. Buon appetito!

America's favorite Italian-American cook, Lidia Bastianich, shares the story of the Christmases she used to celebrate in Italy with her five grandchildren. When Lidia was a child, she spent Christmas with her grandparents, where she learned to cook with her Nonna Rosa by preparing food in their smokehouse and kitchen. Lidia and her brother would also find a big beautiful juniper bush to cut down for their holiday tree. And they made their own holiday decorations with nuts, berries, and herbs they collected for their meals. This delightful picture book is filled with the story of Lidia's Christmas traditions, delicious recipes, and decorating ideas all perfected over the years by Lidia and her family.

Give your Nonna a wonderful keepsake book that she will want to share with each of her grandchildren. This guided beautiful keepsake memory book is designed to capture and preserve Nonna's unique memories from days of her own childhood through the precious moments she spends with her grandchild. Keep a living record of her experiences, and share her hopes and dreams for her own life story. This journal is for sure to be treasured gift. Each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire and encourage any nonna to record her most memorable and meaningful experiences. Sample prompts include; Where were you born? Can you tell me the story about what happened on the day you were born? What do you appreciate most about your parents? What is the earliest memory that you have? How did you celebrate birthdays in your family? What is the longest trip that you have ever gone on? Where did you go? And many more! What a great memorable this is!

Grandma Tell Me a Story is a wonderful collection of stories that are interesting, fun to read and enjoyable. The book contains stories about animals, magic trees, talking pebbles, hunters and kings. The stories have been written in a simple yet compelling manner that will appeal to children. Each story has been illustrated with splendid pictures that complement the text.

It's Nonna Mima's birthday, and Nonna Lidia and her grandkids are determined to throw her a surprise feast! While planning the evening's menu, Nonna Lidia shares her memories of growing up on the farm during each season of the year, gardening her own fruits and vegetables, and being surrounded by animals of all kinds. After a trip to the farmers' market, Lidia and the kids prepare a pasta primavera, perfect for a family celebration! RenéGraef's warm, heartfelt illustrations capture Lidia Bastianich's love for her family and the food that they share. Included are eighteen recipes that emphasize the ingredients abundant during each season and the use of leftover ingredients, while "Kids Can" suggestions note ways that kids can participate in the making of the meals. Whether you are looking for an intergenerational family story or are a fan of America's favorite Italian chef, Nonna's Birthday Surprise delivers a savory treat.

In Rossella Rago's debut cookbook Cooking with Nonna, Rossella and her Italian-American grandmother guest chefs take you on a culinary journey through Italy.