Christmas Cakes
Author: Francesca Bosco
Illustrator: Giuliano Ferri
Original language: Italian
Translated into English by: ?
Published: September 2003
Publisher: NorthSouth
ISBN13: 9780735818866
Price: € 7.95 (HC)
Age: 5 years old and up
Today we are reading a lovely Christmas picture book called Christmas Cakes. The book was written by Italian children's book author Franscesco Bosco. The sweet, softly coloured illustrations in this book were made by Italian illustrator Giuliano Ferri.
Traditions are important, especially during the holidays. Every year on Christmas morning it goes the same in this small village. The night before Christmas the village Baker bakes Christmas cakes for the every villager, His son Luca helps him in the bakery.
At night the Baker and Luca deliver the Christmas cakes together and on Christmas morning everyone in the village eats chocolate cake. But this year it doesn't go like it always did and why is that? Luca investigates... A wonderful book that will bring you immediately in the spirit of Christmas, Warmly recommended!
3 shiny stars for Christmas Cakes, from our listeners and their out-loud readers!