About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pressure to live up to a family legacy or feels overwhelmed by a high stakes project. Set in the quirky village of Danby, it follows a family of bakers attempting to reclaim their reputation by baking a pie large enough to feed an entire kingdom. It is a charming study of how professional pride, when balanced with teamwork, can overcome the fear of failure. While the setting feels like a tall tale from the past, the emotional core is deeply relatable for any 8 to 12 year old finding their own place within a family business or tradition. It explores themes of resilience and the sting of professional jealousy in a way that is humorous rather than heavy. Parents will appreciate the rich, descriptive vocabulary and the gentle way it models working through a massive undertaking one step at a time.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and lighthearted. It touches on the concept of family 'shame' regarding a past mistake, but the approach is metaphorical and focuses on reputation rather than trauma. The resolution is triumphant and hopeful.
