{"title":"Stories with Recipes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe absolutely love story books that include a recipe at the end. Making the recipe together with kids really helps bring the books to life. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muki-and-pickles","title":"Muki and Pickles","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne morning while exploring the woods, Muki and Pickles spot one last peach on the tree across the stream. 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