Sneak Peek Review of the Children's Book About France The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

This is a sneak peek review of the children's book about France The Boy Who Wanted to Cook. It is authored by Gloria Whelan and illustrated by Steve Adams. It is published by Sleeping Bear Press and is due for release on September 9, 2011. I was provided a review copy of this product by Sleeping Bear Press, but was under no obligation to recommend it. My observations are my own.

Synopsis and Review of the Children's Book about France The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

In the south of France along the River Tarn, there is a ten year old boy named Pierre. He's a chip off the old block, for like his father, who runs a renowned local restaurant, he's passionate about food. The problem is that despite his passion for food, he's considered too young to work in the kitchen. Pierre's love of food is so strong, that when he's outdoors, he sees goodies everywhere; for instance, he knows the best fishing spots for trout and where sought-after berries "hide."

The challenge for the main character comes when he gives directions to a food inspector who hands out stars to restaurants: not to tip off his father that this man is coming to rate his restaurant (which is considered dishonorable) but also to do his part by adding his own special ingredient to his father's beef stew because he thinks it will impress the inspector.

This 34 page book features a glossary at the end containing French words and phrases that were used in the story, as well as a guide to pronouncing them. This tale has a good narrative and the illustrations help make the French countryside as well as French cuisine come to life; and thus, I do recommend this upcoming release.

This children's book about France is scheduled to be available at retail outlets like Amazon.com on September 9, 2011, and its Suggested Retail Price is $16.95. The ISBN Number for The Boy Who Wanted to Cook is 1-58536-534-3. For more information on the publisher, Sleeping Bear Press, contact 315 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Phone 800-487-2323. Email: sleepingbearpress@cengage.com Website here