These eye-catching books touch on two popular diet trends. . . . After relaying reasons behind these trends, the books share, in helpful picture format, the tools and ingredients necessary to make the recipes. Especially noteworthy are the cooking terms. . . .The books do offer a lot in regards to gathering, preparing, and the cooking process that makes them definitely worthwhile.

It’s not impossible for kids with dietary restrictions to find recipes in general-interest children’s cookbooks, but it’s not easy, either. These titles are a welcome addition. Each one features eight medium-to-easy recipes paired with color photos and bracketed by information about the reasons why people may choose or need to restrict their diet and how to make cooking to these specifications easier. Start a conversation and fill an inclusion gap with this series.