The Tiny Baker
Published on 21. September 2020
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-64686-070-8 (ISBN)
Description
Enter a whimsical world, created in vivid detail with stunning illustrations by Alison Jay and clever, lyrical rhymes. Insect customers clamor to dine at the Tiny Baker's cafe, but when the ladybug chefs fly off and upend the pristine bakery's kitchen, the Tiny Baker learns an important lesson about friendship.
Reviews / Votes
? "Barrett's delightful story, told in rhyming couplets, is about friends who don't hesitate to help a friend in need.... Coming to the aid of a friend benefits everyone in this gratifying tale" - Booklist "This quaint story features sweet scenes as textured and iced as the baked goods themselves.... A grand addition to any library, gently demonstrating how we find friends where we least expect to" - School Library Journal "Alison Jay's oil and crackling varnish paintings are a joy to behold, adorable in their detail as they extend the narrative with period flair and cinematic touches" - Jama's Alphabet Soup "I adore this book! Everything about it is perfection" - Books for MKs "The complexity and rhythm of the text lend it more toward being read aloud to younger readers rather than independently. The illustrations are detailed, and unique in their preparation in alkyd oil paint on paper with crackling varnish. They create a rich and delightful backdrop to a quaint story about the power of friendship" - Youth Services Book ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64686-070-8 (9781646860708)
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Persons
Hayley Barrett believes ants are beautiful, admirable creatures and she's just crazy about bees. She often transports roving insects back outside and she thinks you should too. Hayley lives outside of Boston, USA with her husband, John. Their two terrific children have grown and flown, but they come home often for tea and cookies. You can learn more about Hayley and her books, including Babymoon, What Miss Mitchell Saw and Girl Versus Squirrel at HayleyBarrett.com.
Alison Jay has always been fascinated by tiny things including insects. As a child, her parents gave her a microscope and she has never forgotten examining a fly for the first time. Alison is not the best baker but she does love to make and eat foolproof date and walnut flapjacks in her home in London, UK. She has illustrated several projects for Barefoot Books, including the bestsellers I Took the Moon for a Walk and Listen, Listen!
Alison Jay has always been fascinated by tiny things including insects. As a child, her parents gave her a microscope and she has never forgotten examining a fly for the first time. Alison is not the best baker but she does love to make and eat foolproof date and walnut flapjacks in her home in London, UK. She has illustrated several projects for Barefoot Books, including the bestsellers I Took the Moon for a Walk and Listen, Listen!