Brother Giovanni's Little Reward

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 and invents the tasty treat we now know as the pretzel.

This vibrant book, which includes a historical note and a pretzel recipe, tells the fascinating story behind one of the world's most popular snacks.

 

Author:                  Anna Egan Smucker;  Illustrator:  Amanda Hall
Format:                 Hardcover
Pages:                   34
Dimension:           10" x 9 1/2"
Ages:                     4-8