This charming cookbook tells the story of brother-and-sister raccoons, Henry and Cleo who live in San Francisco and correspond via e-mail with their mouse friend Sophie, who resides with her
siblings in a Parisian restaurant. The friends swap favorite recipes online and teach each other about their respective local ingredients and dishes that include Zucchini Soup with Laughing Cow
Cheese, Peanut Butter Lettuce Leaves, Guacamole, Croque-Monsieur, and Chocolate Mousse. Each recipe includes a colorful hand-drawn illustration, featuring the different animals and food items
and in different settings, and a short intro letter that tells a little story about the dish; the recipe methods are numbered for ease in following. An illustrated correspondence between
woodland critters, this delightful book features a recipe exchange between Henry and Cleo raccoon of San Francisco and their friend Sophie, a mouse who resides in a Parisian restaurant. The 33
kid-friendly recipes, from appetizers to desserts, are easy to make and use fresh, wholesome ingredients. Sprinkled throughout with humorous narratives and cultural charm, the book also
includes helpful glossaries of cooking techniques and French words. For ages 7 to 14.
