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Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born Anna Egan Smucker
Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born
Anna Egan Smucker
Brother Giovanni is a happy man and the best baker his monastery has ever seen, but when he is tasked with preparing the children for the Bishop's visit, he has no luck until he twists some bread dough into a special shape, sprinkles it with salt, and offers it as a reward for learning prayers.
Publisher Marketing: Brother Giovanni is a happy man, content to do what he knows best: baking. But all is not well at his monastery, where the monks are trying to teach the children their prayers in time for a very important visit from the Bishop. Having tried everything, they turn to Giovanni -- but he doesn't know anything about teaching! Eventually, though, Brother Giovanni discovers how to use his gifts to offer the children the perfect motivation. This vibrant book, which includes a historical note and free recipe, tells the fascinating story behind one of the world's most popular snacks." Review Citations:
Publishers Weekly 05/25/2015 (EAN 9780802854209, Hardcover)
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015 (EAN 9780802854209, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio: Smucker, Anna Egan Anna Egan Smucker has been writing children's books for over twenty years. She currently teaches writing workshops for children and adults. She lives in West Virginia. Visit her website at www.annasmucker.com. Contributor Bio: Hall, Amanda Amanda Hall has illustrated a number of picture books, including "The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau" (Eerdmans), which won the PEN/Steven Kroll Award. Amanda lives in England. Visit her website at www.amandahall-illustration.com.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | August 3, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9780802854209 |
| Publishers | William B Eerdmans Publishing Co |
| Genre | Chronological Period > Medieval (500-1453) Studies |
| Pages | 34 |
| Dimensions | 248 × 263 × 10 mm · 408 g |
| Illustrator | Hall, Amanda |
