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Book Mastering the Noodle

    Book Details:
  • Author : Barrett Williams
  • Publisher : Barrett Williams
  • Release : 2024-04-09
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 55 pages

Download or read book Mastering the Noodle written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a culinary odyssey and immerse yourself in the world of noodles with "Mastering the Noodle" – the ultimate eBook guide for noodle enthusiasts and food-lovers alike. This comprehensive tome takes you on a journey from the humble beginnings of noodle craft to the intricate art of creating perfect, palate-pleasing pasta. Discover the secrets behind the noodle, a staple that has woven its way through the fabric of diverse cultures around the globe. From the delicate strands of Italian spaghetti to the robust layers of Asian ramen, "Mastering the Noodle" uncovers the fascinating history of noodles and their evolution. With an exhaustive ingredients overview, you'll learn which flour types elevate your dough and how eggs and water-based mixtures can drastically alter your culinary results. Enter the realm of your noodle-making kitchen, where "Mastering the Noodle" guides you through the essential tools and best practices for selecting top-quality ingredients. Transform simple components into an exquisite meal with detailed chapters that meticulously outline everything from the basic elements of noodle dough to the fine-tuned skills required for kneading, whether by hand or with the aid of kitchen appliances. Unlock the artistry behind hand-rolling and cutting, ensuring each noodle is crafted with love and precision. For those who adore efficiency, our chapter on machine-made noodles will streamline your process without compromising on quality. Flavor enthusiasts will revel in our section on cultivating taste, where infusing your noodles with herbs, spices, and colorful vegetables becomes second nature. Delve into regional specialties, learning how to perfect Italian pasta classics and explore the rich traditions of Asian wheat noodles. "Mastering the Noodle" does not forget those with dietary restrictions, offering a dedicated chapter on gluten-free alternatives that are just as delicious and fulfilling. For soup lovers, the sublime merger of broth and pasta awaits, with expert tips on matching noodles to their broths. Learn wok-frying techniques that will transform your stir-fries into show-stoppers. And for the daring, "Mastering the Noodle" ventures into the oven with succulent baked dishes like lasagna and stuffed noodle delights like ravioli and global favorites like pierogi. Finish with a flourish as noodles cross into the sweet spectrum, featuring noodle kugel and innovative chocolate pasta. With each chapter designed to build your skills and confidence, "Mastering the Noodle" is the only guide you'll need to elevate your culinary prowess and amaze your senses. Let the flour fly and the forks twirl – your noodle mastery starts here. Join us in celebrating the thread that binds all cultures, one noodle at a time.

Book Mastering Pasta

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marc Vetri
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2015-03-17
  • ISBN : 1607746085
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book Mastering Pasta written by Marc Vetri and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning chef Marc Vetri wanted to write his first book about pasta. Instead, he wrote two other acclaimed cookbooks and continued researching pasta for ten more years. Now, the respected master of Italian cuisine finally shares his vast knowledge of pasta, gnocchi, and risotto in this inspiring, informative primer featuring expert tips and techniques, and more than 100 recipes. Vetri’s personal stories of travel and culinary discovery in Italy appear alongside his easy-to-follow, detailed explanations of how to make and enjoy fresh handmade pasta. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional, you’ll learn how to make more than thirty different types of pasta dough, from versatile egg yolk dough, to extruded semolina dough, to a variety of flavored pastas—and form them into shapes both familiar and unique. In dishes ranging from classic to innovative, Vetri shares his coveted recipes for stuffed pastas, baked pastas, and pasta sauces. He also shows you how to make light-as-air gnocchi and the perfect dish of risotto. Loaded with useful information, including the best way to cook and sauce pasta, suggestions for substituting pasta shapes, and advance preparation and storage notes, Mastering Pasta offers you all of the wisdom of a pro. For cooks who want to take their knowledge to the next level, Vetri delves deep into the science of various types of flour to explain pasta’s uniquely satisfying texture and how to craft the very best pasta by hand or with a machine. Mastering Pasta is the definitive work on the subject and the only book you will ever need to serve outstanding pasta dishes in your own kitchen.

Book Noodle Soup

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ken Albala
  • Publisher : University of Illinois Press
  • Release : 2017-12-20
  • ISBN : 0252050193
  • Pages : 395 pages

Download or read book Noodle Soup written by Ken Albala and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day, noodle shops around the globe ladle out quick meals that fuel our go-go lives. But Ken Albala has a mission: to get YOU in the kitchen making noodle soup. This primer offers the recipes and techniques for mastering quick-slurper staples and luxurious from-scratch feasts. Albala made a different noodle soup every day for two years. His obsession yielded all you need to know about making stock bases, using dried or fresh noodles, and choosing from a huge variety of garnishes, flavorings, and accompaniments. He lays out innovative techniques for mixing and matching bases and noodles with grains, vegetables, and other ingredients drawn from an international array of cuisines. In addition to recipes both cutting edge and classic, Albala describes new soup discoveries he created along the way. There's advice on utensils, cooking tools, and the oft-overlooked necessity of matching a soup to the proper bowl. Finally, he sprinkles in charming historical details that cover everything from ancient Chinese millet noodles to that off-brand Malaysian ramen at the back of the ethnic grocery store. Filled with more than seventy color photos and dozens of recipes, Noodle Soup is an indispensable guide for cooking, eating, and loving a universal favorite.

Book Ramen Obsession

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  • Author : Naomi Imatome-Yun
  • Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
  • Release : 2019-10-29
  • ISBN : 1641525851
  • Pages : 339 pages

Download or read book Ramen Obsession written by Naomi Imatome-Yun and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of making ramen from the comfort of your kitchen Nothing quite compares to the simple pleasure of slurping up a piping hot bowl of delicious ramen. This cookbook provides you with the traditions, tools, and tips you need to start making flavorful and filling ramen right at home. What sets this ramen cookbook apart: The history of the bowl—Discover the origins of ramen, regional variations, modern-day interpretations, and more. Learn the 6 steps—Build an unparalleled bowl by learning how to make each critical component: broth, tare (seasoning sauce), aromatic oils and fats, noodles, toppings, and a perfectly combined bowl. 130 recipes to savor—You'll learn to create a variety of ramen recipes that range from easy to challenging, such as Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen with Ginger Pork, and Shoyu Ramen with Littleneck Clams, Scallions, and Butter. Master creating savory bowls of ramen from scratch with this comprehensive Japanese cookbook.

Book 50 Ways to Use Your Noodle

Download or read book 50 Ways to Use Your Noodle written by Chris Cavert and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows how to use foam noodles in games and problem-solving activities for groups of two to thirty people.

Book American Sfoglino

    Book Details:
  • Author : Evan Funke
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2019-09-24
  • ISBN : 1452173389
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book American Sfoglino written by Evan Funke and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *THE JAMES BEARD MEDIA AWARD WINNER FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY* "Evan Funke's respect for tradition and detail makes American Sfoglino the perfect introduction to the fresh egg pastas of Emilia Romagna. It's bold in its simplicity and focus." — Missy Robbins, chef/owner of Lilia and MISI Forget your pasta machine and indulge in the magic of being a sfoglino with the help of the rich imagery and detailed instructions provided by Evan Funke and American Sfoglino. A comprehensive guide to making the best pasta in the world: In this debut cookbook from Evan Funke, he shares classic techniques from his Emilia Romagna training and provides accessible instructions for making his award winning sfoglia (sheet pasta) at home. With little more than flour, eggs, and a rolling pin, you too can be a sfoglino (a pasta maker) and create traditional Italian noodles that are perfectly paired with the right sauces. Features recipes for home cooks to recreate 15 classic pasta shapes, spanning simple pappardelle to perfect tortelloni. Beginning with four foundational doughs, American Sfoglino takes readers step by step through recipes for a variety of generous dishes, from essential sauces and broths, like Passata di Pomodoro (Tomato Sauce) and Brodo di Carne (Meat Broth) to luscious Tagliatelle in Bianco con Prosciutto (Tagliatelle with Bacon and Butter) and Lasagna Verde alla Bolognese (Green Bolognese Lasagna) in this treasure trove of a recipe book. Includes stories from Italy and the kitchen at Funke's Felix Trattoria that add the finishing touches to this pasta masterclass, while sumptuous James Beard-award winning photographs and a bold package offer a feast for the eyes. Evan Funke is a master pasta maker and the chef owner of Felix Trattoria in Venice, California. Katie Parla is a food writer and IACP award winning author whose work has appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, Food & Wine, and Saveur. Eric Wolfinger is a James Beard Award winning food photographer. Makes an excellent gift idea for any pasta aficionado or avid Italian cook.

Book I m Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears and Other Intriguing Idioms From Around the World

Download or read book I m Not Hanging Noodles on Your Ears and Other Intriguing Idioms From Around the World written by Jag Bhalla and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I’m not hanging noodles on your ears." In Moscow, this curious, engagingly colorful assertion is common parlance, but unless you’re Russian your reaction is probably "Say what?" The same idea in English is equally odd: "I’m not pulling your leg." Both mean: Believe me. As author Jag Bhalla demonstrates, these amusing, often hilarious phrases provide a unique perspective on how different cultures perceive and describe the world. Organized by theme—food, love, romance, and many more—they embody cultural traditions and attitudes, capture linguistic nuance, and shed fascinating light on "the whole ball of wax." For example, when English-speakers are hard at work, we’re "nose to the grindstone," but industrious Chinese toil "with liver and brains spilled on the ground" and busy Indians have "no time to die." If you’re already fluent in 10 languages, you probably won’t need this book, but you’ll "get a kick out of it" anyhow; for the rest of us, it’s a must. Either way, this surprising, often thought-provoking little tome is gift-friendly in appearance, a perfect impulse buy for word lovers, travelers, and anyone else who enjoys looking at life in a riotous, unusual way. And we’re not hanging noodles from your ear.

Book Pasta

    Book Details:
  • Author : Serena Cosmo
  • Publisher : Cider Mill Press
  • Release : 2017-10-24
  • ISBN : 1604337338
  • Pages : 800 pages

Download or read book Pasta written by Serena Cosmo and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wow guests and savor the fruits of your labor with The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook! You will be a master chef of homemade pasta and noodles in no time with this easy-to-follow cookbook. With recipes for Italian food, Asian cuisine, and pasta and noodle dishes from all around the world, you will be preparing exquisite meals for your family and guests to enjoy. This guide to cooking the perfect pasta and noodle features: Over 300 pasta and noodle recipes from around the world, with over 350 different pastas Recipes for pasta, soups, stir-fries, sauces, desserts, and baked dishes Easy-to-follow instructions for making your own handmade pasta and noodles, even for people with dietary restrictions A guide to the best kitchen equipment making it easier to prepare amazing dishes A history of pasta and noodles A glossary of cooking terms As an expert chef or as someone just staring out, The Ultimate Pasta and Noodle Cookbook is a great guide for every level chef! This cookbook will be a gorgeous keystone addition to any cookbook library.

Book Let s Make Ramen

    Book Details:
  • Author : Hugh Amano
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Graphic
  • Release : 2019-07-16
  • ISBN : 0399582002
  • Pages : 194 pages

Download or read book Let s Make Ramen written by Hugh Amano and published by Ten Speed Graphic. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comic book cookbook with accessible ramen recipes for the home cook, including simple weeknight bowls, weekend project stocks, homemade noodles, and an array of delicious accompaniments, with insights and tips from notable ramen luminaries. LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE • ONE OF THE YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION’S GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS Playful and instructive, this hybrid cookbook/graphic novel introduces the history of ramen and provides more than 40 recipes for everything you need to make the perfect bowl at home including tares, broths, noodles, and toppings. Authors Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan present colorful, humorous, and easy-to-follow comics that fully illustrate the necessary steps and ingredients for delicious homemade ramen. Along the way, they share preparation shortcuts that make weeknight ramen a reality; provide meaty tidbits on Japanese culinary traditions; and feature words of wisdom, personal anecdotes, and cultural insights from eminent ramen figures such as chef Ivan Orkin and Ramen Adventures' Brian MacDuckston. Recipes include broths like Shio, Shoyu, Miso, and Tonkotsu, components such as Onsen Eggs, Chashu, and Menma, and offshoots like Mazemen, Tsukemen, and Yakisoba. Ideal for beginners, seasoned cooks, and armchair chefs alike, this comic book cookbook is an accessible, fun, and inviting introduction to one of Japan's most popular and iconic dishes.

Book The Noodle Maker

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ma Jian
  • Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
  • Release : 2006-04-04
  • ISBN : 1429924020
  • Pages : 215 pages

Download or read book The Noodle Maker written by Ma Jian and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Ma Jian, the highly acclaimed Chinese dissident, comes a satirical novel about the absurdities of life in a post-Tiananmen China. Two men meet for dinner each week. Over the course of one of these drunken evenings, the writer recounts the stories he would write, had he the courage: a young man buys an old kiln and opens a private crematorium, delighting in his ability to harass the corpses of police officers and Party secretaries, while swooning to banned Western music; a heartbroken actress performs a public suicide by stepping into the jaws of a wild tiger, watched nonchalantly by her ex-lover. Extraordinary characters inspire him, their lives pulled and pummeled by fate and politics, as if they are balls of dough in the hands of an all-powerful noodle maker. Ma Jian's satirical masterpiece allows us a humorous, yet profound, glimpse of those struggling to survive under a system that dictates their every move.

Book Ivan Ramen

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ivan Orkin
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2013-10-29
  • ISBN : 1607744473
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Ivan Ramen written by Ivan Orkin and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end-all-be-all guide to ramen as told by the iconoclastic New Yorker whose unlikely life story led him to open Tokyo’s top ramen shop—featuring 44 recipes! “What Ivan Orkin does not know about noodles is not worth knowing.”—Anthony Bourdain While scores of people line up outside American ramen powerhouses like Momofuku Noodle Bar, chefs and food writers in the know revere Ivan Orkin's traditional Japanese take on ramen. Ivan Ramen chronicles Orkin's journey from dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker to the chef and owner of one of Japan's most-loved ramen restaurants, Ivan Ramen. His passion for ramen is contagious, his story fascinating, and his recipes to-die-for, including the complete, detailed recipe for his signature Shio Ramen, master recipes for the fundamental types of ramen, and some of his most popular ramen variations. Likely the only chef in the world with the knowledge and access to convey such a candid look at Japanese cuisine to a Western audience, Orkin is perfectly positioned to author what will be the ultimate English-language overview on ramen and all of its components. Ivan Ramen will inspire you to forge your own path, give you insight into Japanese culture, and leave you with a deep appreciation for what goes into a seemingly simple bowl of noodles.

Book Ramen Noodle Cookbook

    Book Details:
  • Author : James Angstadt
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-12-10
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 92 pages

Download or read book Ramen Noodle Cookbook written by James Angstadt and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can create traditional and modern bowls of ramen right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Ramen for Beginners is the perfect starting point for chefs of all levels who want to bring the iconic flavors of ramen home.This step-by-step approach to ramen makes sure you have everything you need to get cooking. Find out how to stock your pantry with ramen essentials before learning the fundamentals of broth, noodles, seasonings, toppings, and finally, the assembled bowls. Recipes are written with both homemade and store-bought ingredients in mind, so you can tailor recipes to your comfort level and to the amount of time you want to spend.

Book Rice  Noodle  Fish

    Book Details:
  • Author : Matt Goulding
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2015-10-27
  • ISBN : 0062394045
  • Pages : 240 pages

Download or read book Rice Noodle Fish written by Matt Goulding and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2016 IACP Awards: Literary Food Writing An innovative new take on the travel guide, Rice, Noodle, Fish decodes Japan's extraordinary food culture through a mix of in-depth narrative and insider advice, along with 195 color photographs. In this 5000-mile journey through the noodle shops, tempura temples, and teahouses of Japan, Matt Goulding, co-creator of the enormously popular Eat This, Not That! book series, navigates the intersection between food, history, and culture, creating one of the most ambitious and complete books ever written about Japanese culinary culture from the Western perspective. Written in the same evocative voice that drives the award-winning magazine Roads & Kingdoms, Rice, Noodle, Fish explores Japan's most intriguing culinary disciplines in seven key regions, from the kaiseki tradition of Kyoto and the sushi masters of Tokyo to the street food of Osaka and the ramen culture of Fukuoka. You won't find hotel recommendations or bus schedules; you will find a brilliant narrative that interweaves immersive food journalism with intimate portraits of the cities and the people who shape Japan's food culture. This is not your typical guidebook. Rice, Noodle, Fish is a rare blend of inspiration and information, perfect for the intrepid and armchair traveler alike. Combining literary storytelling, indispensable insider information, and world-class design and photography, the end result is the first ever guidebook for the new age of culinary tourism.

Book The Pasta Man

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mateo Zielonka
  • Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
  • Release : 2021-06-10
  • ISBN : 1787136205
  • Pages : 360 pages

Download or read book The Pasta Man written by Mateo Zielonka and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pasta Man, Mateo Zielonka, makes the most spectacular, original pasta you’ve ever seen. Striped, spotted, red and green and black, and every shape imaginable, Mateo’s pasta is a carb-lover’s dream. Now in The Pasta Man, Mateo reveals for the first time how you too can make his beautiful creations. Starting with classic golden dough, and with “how to” sections guiding you through every shape and effect, from spots and stripes (using all-natural ingredients), lasagne sheets and pappardelle, ravioli pillows, tortellini and other glorious filled pastas, he then offers 40 recipes for delicious sauces and suppers in which to showcase your delicately crafted pasta. Illustrated with beautiful photography and clear step-by-step instructions, whether you’re a pasta beginner or enthusiast, let yourself be guided by a master and make your own pasta a work of art.

Book Street Food Vietnam

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jerry Mai
  • Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
  • Release : 2019-05-28
  • ISBN : 1925811042
  • Pages : 224 pages

Download or read book Street Food Vietnam written by Jerry Mai and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vietnamese street food is - inarguably - one of the world's most dynamic cuisines. This book brings the flavor and spirit of those bustling streets to your home. Author Jerry Mai is a master of street food. She owns a number of restaurants specializing in nuanced flavors of Vietnamese street pho. Throughout this book, Jerry presents street food from the length of the country. There's bahn mi, rice paper rolls, Vietnamese-style omelets, lemongrass and fresh herb infused stir-fries, fresh noodle salads and so much more. Learn the subtle finesse that distinguishes a Hanoi style pho from its southern relative. If these dishes can be made on a cart, in the swarming streets of Da Nang, you can be confident in recreating them at home. With stunning photography of all 70 recipes, accompanied by gonzo imagery of the country itself, this is the perfect book for the armchair traveler or for those wishing to commemorate their trip. This book is the first instalment of the Street Food series, with Turkey and Mexico next on the chopping block. As any visitor will tell you, traveling through Vietnam is a culinary awakening. From Hanoi - the country's capital, in the north - down to Ho Chi Minh, it's easy to find where the locals eat... Because it's right in middle of the street. Where the West might view street carts as specially reserved for the chronically intoxicated or intestinally masochistic, curbside vendors in Vietnam are the country's greatest chefs. Street Food: Vietnam is a glimpse into these compact kitchens-on-wheels, without any of the humidity.

Book Myers Chang at Home

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joanne Chang
  • Publisher : HarperCollins
  • Release : 2017-09-12
  • ISBN : 0544836731
  • Pages : 323 pages

Download or read book Myers Chang at Home written by Joanne Chang and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From beloved chef and author Joanne Chang, the first cookbook from her acclaimed Boston restaurant, Myers+Chang. “All these recipes are delicious! . . . Finally a book on Asian comfort food that’s both decadent and approachable.” —Padma Lakshmi Award-winning and beloved chef Joanne Chang of Boston’s Flour Bakery may be best known for her sticky buns, but that’s far from the limit of her talents. When Chang married acclaimed restaurateur Christopher Myers, she would make him Taiwanese food for dinner at home every night. The couple soon realized no one was serving food like this in Boston, in a cool but comfortable restaurant environment. Myers+Chang was born and has turned into one of Boston’s most popular restaurants, and will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2017, just in time for publication of this long-awaited cookbook. The recipes in this book, all bursting with flavor, are meant to be shared, and anyone can make them at home—try Dan Dan Noodle Salad, Triple Pork Mushu Stir-fry, or Grilled Corn with Spicy Sriracha Butter. This is food people crave and will want to make again and again, making it perfect for both adventurous home cooks and longtime fans of the restaurant. “I want Myers+Chang in my home, please! This is just full of things I want to cook and eat more of. It’s also written in a tone I love. . . . This is the way to have fun in the kitchen.” —Yotam Ottolenghi “If you love the flavors of China along with a pan-Asian kicker, if you love delicious food laid out in a simple way so that YOU can cook it too, then this is your book.” —Andrew Zimmern “The first time I set foot in Boston’s Myers+Chang, I was hooked. . . . Myers+Chang at Home shares their recipes and stories seamlessly, inviting us all to channel their infectious energy and master their inspired Asian creations with ease.” —Gail Simmons

Book Noodle Loves the Beach

Download or read book Noodle Loves the Beach written by Marion Billet and published by Noodle. This book was released on 2011 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Busy, inquisitive and cute as a button, Noodle just loves to have fun. A series of sturdy interactive board books with irresistible touch and feel elements on each spread.