{my thoughts} - This is a cute little book about a Mouse family that owns and runs a Bistro in France. There is a best cheese soup competition taking place and the father realizes he doesn’t have the right ingredients. He leaves it up to his children to prepare the soup and the youngest one saves the day and soup.

I enjoyed this book for a few reasons. First, I like mice, rats, little critters. Second, it helps to introduce young children to the French language. All and all, it is a nice book and I am sure that young children will enjoy reading or being read to over and over again.

{reason for reading} - I received a free download of this book through netgalley in return for an honest review. ( )

Fun story about a mouse family restaurant in the heart of Paris. Le Bistrot des Sept Frères is known for their award winning cheese soup. On the day of the annual contest a key ingredient is missing! While father runs to the market, the 7 brothers and 1 sister prepare the soup and restaurant for the judge. I love how the boys are frantic and the sister casually dances through the tasks! Illustrations are lovely, with a bit of a French feel to them.

French words sprinkled throughout. Includes pronunciation guide and English translation for French words used in the text.

Readers are encouraged to try making the soup by following the recipe at the publisher's website. While a great idea, it isn't immediately clear where on the website the recipe could be found. In addition to a recipe for cheese soup, readers can find French flash cards and craft projects. ( )

Cute story set in a bistro in Paris. The glossary / pronunciation guide at the front of the book and the link to the cheese soup recipe at the back were smart additions -- now kids can learn a bit of French and taste the soup in question along with reading a fun story with great illustrations. I think kids will get a giggle out of the fact that all the sons' names begin with "Jean" and at the domino reactions that happen when the brothers bump into each other.

Note: I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley. ( )

A beautifully illustrated children's book with a delightful story. The story is written in English, but is a good introduction to French words. I highly recommend this book for kids of all ages. It's a great bedtime read, and the illustrations will delight kids and adults alike. I highly recommend this book. It's something you'll want to read for years to come!

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I'll just admit it. I had seen this little book so many times on Netgalley and I thought the cover was really cute. Besides, thinking mice and cooking, I couldn't help but think of Ratatouille.

And while the inside was also nice, it can best be read with (very) small children. They will probably enjoy the story a lot with all the food that flies around all the time. The drawings are nice and there is also an opportunity to learn some French.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! ( )