Little Bento: 32 Irresistible Bento Box Lunches for Kids

Description for Sales People:
-This is a bento recipe book for parents looking for healthy lunch inspiration for themselves and their kids. They are turned off by the highly processed bento meals found in the competition.-Perfect for Back to School promotions in-store-None of the competition offer: oWhole-foods recipes that take into account modern diets and dietary restrictions, from gluten-free and vegan kids to those with nut-based allergies and lactose intolerance oMeal planning ideas and sample planners to encourage parents and help them plan ahead effectively-Consumer Demand for Bento Boxes: oThe consumer demand for bento boxes has been steadily climbing for the last 10 years and has been especially high the last 3 years. Demand peaks in August and January for back to school but is strong year-round. oNov 2015 New Yorker article on Bentos: http: //www.newyorker.com/business/currency/bento-boxes-and-the-grade-school-power-lunch?mbid=social_twitter

Table of Contents:
Introduction1. Bento for Beginners2. Fall3. Winter4. Spring5. Summer6. Staples for All SeasonsSeasonal Meal Plans Bento ResourcesThe Dirty Dozen & the Clean FifteenMeasurements ConversionsIndex of Bento Boxes Index of Recipes

Review Quotes:

Praise for Michele Olivier's first book Little Foodie:

"We love Olivier's depiction of a foodie superhero - an adventurous eater who isn't afraid to at least taste everything, and her cookbook features awesome tips for turning your tiny taster into a true food lover...Why You Should Buy It: Olivier recognizes that parents need to eat too, and includes fun drink pairings for the grown-up set. It's truly a cookbook for the whole family."

"These are just great recipes, kid or not, lunch or dinner. From easy baked falafel, to Vietnamese meatballs with dipping sauce, to DIY garlic noodles and crispy chicken strips made with brown rice cereal and sunflower seeds, this are kid-approved recipes that are far from boring."--Blogger Nicki Sizemore, From Scratch Fast

"Trust me when I tell you, this is going to change your lunch game!... This will revoluntionise your lunch; whether you need to pack a lunch for school, day trips, the office lunch or simply need some inspo for when your at home.You NEED this book."--Toddler and Toast

"Starting pre-school or Kindergarten is not only daunting for kids but for moms as well. I was struggling so much until Little Bento came into my life. With over 30 colorful bento recipes I won't be out of ideas anymore! Every recipe was so carefully thought through, they are healthy and also very family friendly."
--Kats Delicious Kitchen Blog

Make packed lunches more fun for kids and more convenient for you with 100+ healthy bento box lunch recipes!

The challenge: Packing a quick but nutritious lunch for your picky eater every day. The solution: The bento box! Popularized in Japan, bento boxes feature a variety of simple components arranged into a travel-ready container that can be endlessly customized. Little Bento is your ultimate guide to planning, preparing, and assembling wholesome box lunches for kids -- that they'll actually eat!

Options for every eater--Try more than 100 seasonal recipes for mains, sides, dips, snacks, and more, with photo guides for arranging them into 32 bento lunch ideas--just to get you started!

Handy tips and tricks--Find a weekly worksheet for planning your bento lunches in advance, a list of kitchen tools to keep around, an overview of different brands of bento box container, and more.

Expert guidance--These recipes come from Michele Olivier, a mom, food blogger, and bestselling author of Little Foodie.

From Cheesy Kale Quesadillas to Whole-Wheat Coconut Cookies and Zucchini Pizza, this tasty bento box book makes school lunches a snap.

"Trust me when I tell you, Little Bento is going to change your lunch game! This will revolutionize your lunch; whether you need to pack a lunch for school, day trips, the office, or simply need some inspiration for when you're at home. You NEED this book". --Toddler and Toast blog.

Review Citations:

• Wilson Nonfiction Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9781943451289, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:Olivier, Michele

Michele Olivier is a mother of two and the founder and author of the popular baby food blog Baby FoodE (babyfoode.com). Her recipes have been featured online on BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Red Tricycle, and Daily Parent, among others. She and her family live in Denver, Colorado. For more recipe inspiration and photos, follow her on Instagram @babyfoode and facebook.com/babyfoode.