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Print this story By APRIL MIDDLETON Salina Journal Some of the youngsters around her were busy chatting or eating their snacks. But Karen Eikleberry listened intently to the story being read to her. And when the book was turned toward the children to look at the pictures, Karen looked just as intently. "I like books," the 5-year-old said. And the pumpkin pudding she helped make Tuesday during the Book Cooks program at the Salina Public Library wasn't too bad, either. About 30 children attended the program, which is one of many activities going on as part of the summer reading program. The Book Cooks program was developed by Kansas State University Research and Extension as a way to encourage children to read and eat nutritious foods, said Sherrie Mahoney, district Extension agent. On Tuesday, Charlene Allen, a library technician, read the children "Pumpkin Pumpkin" by Jeanne Titherington. Then after getting some instruction from Mahoney on how to make pumpkin pudding, the children went to work making a snack for themselves. The children divided into teams and each took a task. One put the canned pumpkin into the bowl. Another measured the pumpkin pie spice and added it to the bowl. The next stirred in milk. Then, they added a package of instant vanilla pudding. Once they stirred it all together, it was time to eat and listen to another story. "Each Book Cooks box has a different book and an easy recipe that corresponds to it," Mahoney said. The recipes are intended to be simple enough for children to prepare with a bit of adult supervision. Jordan Ishimura, 7, from Pittsburg, said the pudding was good, but a little spicy. "I think I put too much of the spice mix in," said Jordan, who with his brother Brendan, 6, are visiting their grandmother, Janice Flax in Salina. "We've been looking for fun things to do while they are here and I just love the programs at the library," Flax said. "I think they liked it." Becky Baird's 6-year-old daughter Breanna is attending several programs at the library this summer. "This one was fun," said Breanna, who set her summer reading goal at 20 books. The Book Cooks classes meet every Tuesday through July 17. Each class is limited to 30 children and registration is required. To register or for more information, call 825-4624. |
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