Finally got my hands on a copy of this gem and as someone who’s becoming deeply interested and involved in the redwall saga and franchise as an entirety. Once I heard this was a simple yet still captivating story of many of the original characters just dimpled down to be more accessible to the little ones. The whole story,just like most of the bigger novels does revolve around a grand and scrumptious feast with a big late in lots of the know violence and death of course but this was such a win and fun read for both of us, I plan on making this into the regular rotation
This is how tales of Brian Jacques' Redwall should be told.
I really enjoyed the first book, but there were times when it was just a bit too long. This tale, lushly illustrated, tells of the secret preparations for a surprise feast for the Abbot of Redwall.
Everyone is in on it, and there are a few hitches, but it all ends well.
I particularly enjoyed seeing the citizens of Redwall in full color.
Christopher Denise is one of my favorite Redwall artists, and he has illustrated this book just as beautifully as he did some of the novels. A well-written rhyme, gorgeous pictures, some of my favorite Redwall characters, and a very delicious ending all combine to make this a very nice story for young and old alike :)
This made me nostalgic for the books. For some reason, I had bypassed this book when it came out, thinking it was focused more on the food aspect of the series, but I wasn't expecting a very clever poem and a fun puzzle at the end - though I wish the answer hadn't been given so we had to work it out ourselves!
Some of the rhymes didn't quite roll off the tongue, but it was a fun story.
This is one of the most soothing and nostalgic books I've read! Just sweet and funny, with mouthwatering descriptions of food.
There is a YouTube account called AJ Now who reads this book aloud. She does an amazing job, and it's very soothing and relaxing to listen to, especially if you can't sleep.