Central objective: books-joy-holiday-cooking-kids — help early childhood educators and child care centers use joyful holiday-themed books paired with hands-on cooking activities to boost literacy, fine motor skills and meaningful classroom celebrations. Supporting elements: a featured related article, “Holiday Cooking: kid-friendly holiday recipes that involve kneading, stirring, decorating,” plus related job listings (trainings and free resources are currently not available) to help you plan recipes, read‑alouds and family-style learning experiences.