Little Books for Little Cooks ~ Pita Pocket Crab

Pita Pocket Crab

Enjoy a yummy, crabby pita pocket for lunch!

The Book Before You Cook…

Clumsy Crab

by Ruth Galloway

Summary: This is a cute little book about how Nipper the crab and his “clumsy” claws are able to save the day!

When It’s Time to Cook…

You’ll need:

• pita pocket
• carrots
• tuna salad or egg salad
• spinach or lettuce (optional)

To Make:

1. Make your favorite tuna salad or egg salad recipe and slice some carrots.
2. Cut a small side off of the pita pocket to form the mouth of the crab.
3. Scoop the tuna or egg salad into the “mouth” of the pita pocket crab.
4. Place the filled pita pocket on a bed of spinach on the plate.
5. Position the carrot slices around the pita pocket to form the crabby claws and the eyes.
6. Enjoy your yummy, crabby, pita pocket lunch!

Little Books for Little Cooks is a monthly feature that focuses on creating some edible fun with your little one.   We will share a fun book to read with your little one along with a cooking activity to do that ties in with the featured book. Sometimes there may be actual cooking involved…and sometimes just fun!