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Brother Giovanni's Little Reward

Brother Giovanni's Little Reward

How the Pretzel Was Born

by Anna Egan Smucker and Amanda Hall
Hardback
Publication Date: 03/08/2015

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The entertaining story of a serendipitous invention

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.

ISBN:
9780802854209
9780802854209
Category:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
03-08-2015
Language:
English
Publisher:
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Country of origin:
United States
Dimensions (mm):
241.3x254x261.62mm
Weight:
0.41kg
Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall is an award-winning illustrator of over two dozen books. She is renowned for her wonderfully decorative and colorful children's books both in America and Great Britain, with co-editions in 24 other countries and sales of over 600,000 copies worldwide. Amanda regularly exhibits her original artwork at Chris Beetles Gallery in London, while her e-commerce website (www.amandahall-illustration.com) sells copies of her signed books, wall mural wallpapers, and original illustrations. Among her titles are Out of This World, Brother Giovanni's Little Reward, and The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau. She lives with her musician partner in Cambridge, England.

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