Here are methods and recipes for delectable sweet treats that can be made in less than half and hour, and in very few steps. You can mix up a batch of fruity spreads to savor or to share!

"There is nothing like eating homemade jam and jelly. Now kids can learn how to grow the main ingredients and then make their own in the kitchen with step-by-step instructions"--

Homemade preserves are the perfect way to enjoy a favorite fruit all year long. They're also inexpensive and, in this book, are made without commercial pectin or other artificial ingredients. For novices, a thorough guide to equipment, techniques, and safety is followed by essential recipes such as Raspberry Jam, Apple Butter, and Concord Grape Jelly. More experienced preservers will be delighted at innovative offerings including Blackberry Vinegar,...

"Narwhal wishes to see a unicorn -- and actually becomes one! When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they're pretty much narwhals of the land (!) -- and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal's wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal gets some land legs and takes their first step ashore. After some wibble-wobbling and a bit of practice, Narwhal is soon galloping along...