Description
Cora promises to keep Uncle JB's Bread Pet alive but didn't anticipate its exponential growth! She needs to come up with a solution -- and fast! This whimsical STEM story of family, creativity and community will inspire young makers to experiment and share their gifts with others. Includes sourdough starter and sourdough bread recipes.
About the Author
A surprise visit from a funny friend and his sticky sourdough starter gave author Kate DePalma an idea. She spent a messy year learning about the frustrations and joys of baking sourdough bread with her family, and this story came to life. Kate has written many books for Barefoot Books, including the award-winning Barefoot Books Children of the World, which she co-authored with Tessa Strickland. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Nelleke Verhoeff started her career performing shows for children, but then discovered her passion for art. She has since illustrated several books and was a finalist in the Silent Book Contest at the 2018 Bologna Children's Book Fair. Giving personality to the Bread Pets and the other characters in this book was a fun challenge for her. Nelleke lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This is her first project with Barefoot Books.
Reviews
"This timely book will prove useful for home-based lessons in science, math, and, of course, baking" - Kirkus Reviews
"DePalma's tale introduces doubling and measurement concepts, and lovingly depicts an interracial family" - Publishers Weekly
"The bread-baking lesson and recipe at the end make this book more of an experience than just a story. Kids will love it" - Seattle Book Review
"A beautiful lesson about helping others with something as yummy as warm bread loaves!" - Youth Services Book Review
"A soulful story of family, community and artisan bread with a dash of multiplications and a sprinkle of science! Funny and gloopy!" - Letterbox Library
"This book appears to have beaten everyone else in the world to the punch" - Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight
"A fun tale of a resourceful child working creatively with family and community to solve a problem. It's a story that rises above" - Mombian
Awards
Winner of Nautilus Silver Book Award 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9781646860654
Author Kate DePalma
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Publisher Barefoot Books, Incorporated
About the Author
A surprise visit from a funny friend and his sticky sourdough starter gave author Kate DePalma an idea. She spent a messy year learning about the frustrations and joys of baking sourdough bread with her family, and this story came to life. Kate has written many books for Barefoot Books, including the award-winning Barefoot Books Children of the World, which she co-authored with Tessa Strickland. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Nelleke Verhoeff started her career performing shows for children, but then discovered her passion for art. She has since illustrated several books and was a finalist in the Silent Book Contest at the 2018 Bologna Children's Book Fair. Giving personality to the Bread Pets and the other characters in this book was a fun challenge for her. Nelleke lives in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. This is her first project with Barefoot Books.
Reviews
"This timely book will prove useful for home-based lessons in science, math, and, of course, baking" - Kirkus Reviews
"DePalma's tale introduces doubling and measurement concepts, and lovingly depicts an interracial family" - Publishers Weekly
"The bread-baking lesson and recipe at the end make this book more of an experience than just a story. Kids will love it" - Seattle Book Review
"A beautiful lesson about helping others with something as yummy as warm bread loaves!" - Youth Services Book Review
"A soulful story of family, community and artisan bread with a dash of multiplications and a sprinkle of science! Funny and gloopy!" - Letterbox Library
"This book appears to have beaten everyone else in the world to the punch" - Betsy Bird, Librarian, @FuseEight
"A fun tale of a resourceful child working creatively with family and community to solve a problem. It's a story that rises above" - Mombian
Awards
Winner of Nautilus Silver Book Award 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9781646860654
Author Kate DePalma
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books, Incorporated
Publisher Barefoot Books, Incorporated
