Task 3 - Mock up a double page spread for Cbeebies 'I can cook' recipe (research)

As this task requires me to produce a double-page spread for a recipe taken from the 'i can cook' page on the Cbeebies website. In order for me to consider any initial design ideas, I thought it was important for me to gain an understanding of how existing childrens cookbooks are laid out, the illustrations used, the information given and also the typography used.

Roald Dahls Revolting Recipes






-Famililar illustrations have been put into use.
- Large sections of text. However, the illustrations stop this from appearing overwhelming.
- Colour brings life to the page.
- "What You Need" is usually displayed in a different section at the side.
- Some images travel over the two pages, keeping a consistency. 
- Illustrations are fun and creative. They often interact with the photographed food.
- Same typefaces used throughout. Playful and larger title, with easy-to-read body text. 


Usbourne Farmyard tales cookbook.




- Familiar illustrations have been used throughout 
-fairly large sections of text, however there are lots of illustrations to stop the text from seeming to overwhelming.
-use of bold colour in places to bring life to the page, makes it fun and exciting.
-use of photographs with hand rendered drawings. 
-same typeface used throughout, easy to read and the title is very playful. 


overall i can see that it i very useful to use a mixture of both illustrated drawings and real photographs. The typeface needs to be considered well, along with the page layout and colour scheme.