The Peanut-Free Cafe - Hardcover

Koster, Gloria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0807563862 ISBN 13: 9780807563861

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company, 2006

Synopsis

When a new classmate has a peanut allergy and has to sit in a special area of the lunchroom, Simon reconsiders his love for peanut butter in order to eat with his new friend.

About this title

Review:

"The story addresses several important topics, all with a lighthearted touch." School Library Journal

"An attractive package with a heavy mission that manages to keep its balance." Kirkus Reviews

."..all relevant information is included in the child-friendly text, and zippy cartoon illustrations in boldly brushed and hued paints set the tone of a lively story rather than an earnest health lesson." The Bulletin

..".all relevant information is included in the child-friendly text, and zippy cartoon illustrations in boldly brushed and hued paints set the tone of a lively story rather than an earnest health lesson." The Bulletin

About the Author:

Gloria Koster is an elementary school librarian. It is there where she gets her ideas for her stories. She lives in New York with her family. Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the author-illustrator of numerous books for children, including Princess K.I.M. and the Lie that Grew and Princess Kim and Too Much Truth. She grew in Everett, Massachusetts and majored in illustration at the Massachusetts College of Art. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Eric and two daughters. When not in her studio working on a new book, you can find her digging in the flower garden or visiting school near you! www.maryanncoccaleffler.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0807563862
• ISBN 13: 9780807563861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Cocca-Leffler Maryann