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The Cave Downwind of the Café

By Mikey Please

Part of the The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods series

Glumfoot discovers a tasty café—but can his cleverness outwit a hungry ogre?

humorous rhyming adventurous

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Average score: 4.55

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Mikey Please serves up a gloriously grubby prequel packed with clever rhymes, vivid illustrations and enough bogey broth to make breakfast seem suspicious. Glumfoot is an endearing hero whose quick thinking and longing for something better give this silly monster adventure a warm, satisfying heart. Best shared aloud with children who enjoy gross out humour.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Poetry/Verse

What is The Cave Downwind of the Café about?

Glumfoot, tired of his father's daily bogey broth, dreams of tastier meals. When he discovers a new café at the edge of the woods, his hopes soar. But a hungry ogre threatens the café's owner, Rene. Can Glumfoot's quick thinking save Rene and finally bring him the delicious food he craves?

About the author

Mikey Please is a British writer, director, and animator known for his imaginative storytelling and unique animation style. He is famous for co-creating the animated series 'Robin Robin', which was nominated for an Academy Award. Mikey loves bringing magical worlds and charming characters to life, inspiring children to dream big and be creative.

Discussion ideas around The Cave Downwind of the Café

A Better Menu: Why does Glumfoot dream of different food, and what would your perfect meal be?

Thinking Quickly: How does Glumfoot use his ideas to help Rene, and what might you have tried?

First Impressions: What do the characters expect from one another at first, and how do those ideas change?

Food and Feelings: How do the smells from the café affect Glumfoot and the ogre?

Making a Place Together: What helps Glumfoot find a happier place in the café’s world?

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

First published

2025

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