There are 50 creative lunches in the book, and every single one has step by step instructions for each lunch, with clear photos showing each step, and a full size picture of the finished masterpiece.  The lunches are all gorgeous - really creative, but simple to put together too, showing that bento really is something that absolutely anyone can turn their hand to.

Here are basic techniques to producing a creative bento box lunch - and lest you think this involves a lot of detail, be advised even busy parents will find it fun. Kids will delight in their 'Choo-Choo Train' bento lunch, a Superhero Bento, or a Pretty Princess lunch. The result is a fine, inspirational collection of kid-friendly favorites that parents will find easy to put together.

Wendy Thorpe Copley is the Willie Wonka of school lunches. Her fun, colorful, and whimsical bento lunches are guaranteed to entice even the pickiest eaters to gobble up a wide array of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains happily. Her strawberry mice, fish-shaped carrots, and chicks made from hard-cooked eggs are an absolute feast for the senses.

Copley's clear, simple instructions and creative approach will help you produce adorable boxed lunches with a variety of healthful fresh foods. I'm looking at my cookie cutters, Play-doh tools, and kitchen containers in a whole new light!

I know that I will be finding much more inspiration from Everyday Bento - the kids have been eyeing the Lego lunch and dreaming.. that might need to happen.  I hope that you pick up a copy - Wendy has not only great, eye-catching lunches, but also delicious recipes throughout the whole book.