The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods

What do our readers think of The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny story, colourful illustrations, unusual creatures and wonderfully disgusting food. Children especially like looking closely at the detailed pictures and hearing the playful words and rhymes aloud.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods?

The Café at the Edge of the Woods serves up a wonderfully odd feast of enchanted woodland mayhem, with clever wordplay, gloriously grotesque food and illustrations packed with things to spot. Rene and Glumfoot make a likeable team, whilst the story gently shows how listening, adapting and meeting others halfway can turn a tricky situation into a triumph. Best shared with children who enjoy slightly spooky silliness.

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What is The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods about?

Rene, a determined chef, realises her dream by opening a café at the edge of an enchanted wood. With the help of her quirky waiter, Glumfoot, she prepares to serve exquisite dishes. However, their first customer, an ogre, demands revolting fare like pickled bats and battered mice. Undeterred, Rene and Glumfoot cleverly disguise gourmet meals to satisfy the ogre's peculiar tastes, transforming the café into a bustling hub for the forest's mythical creatures.

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 Cafe at the Edge of the Woods

A brave new beginning: Why is Rene determined to open her café, and what helps her keep going when things do not turn out as she expects?

A clever compromise: How do Rene and Glumfoot find a way to please the ogre while still making food they are proud of?

Different tastes: What might the creatures of the enchanted wood think about human food, and what could humans learn from their unusual preferences?

Working together: What does Glumfoot do that makes him a good waiter and helper, and how do his ideas change the café?

A welcoming place: What makes a café, school or other place feel welcoming to lots of different kinds of people?