The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods: Exclusive Edition
Hardback Published on: 26/09/2024
Price: £15.00
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An absolute DELIGHT
An absolute DELIGHT. With beautiful rhymes and wonderful illustrations, this inventive story book is super duper creative, and a joy to read aloud!
My favourite picture book of the year!
I loved this so, so much, as did my daughter!
Written in rhyme that's so fun to read aloud, this follows Rene as she opens a cafe in the woods, serving ... READ MORE
Beautiful in every way!
Gorgeous illustrations accompany this fun and imaginative rhyming story. Sure to be a firm favourite for any age.
Whimsical And Funny
Spotted this new in today and immediately purchased on account of the wonderful illustrations, the colour and the little details are excellent.
It's wri... READ MORE
Sweet and Spooky.
There's really nothing not to like about this lovely Children's story. It's stunningly illustrated and captures adorable characters and environments which ... READ MORE
One of the best picture books of 2024!
An endearing and powerful friendship between Rene and Glumfoot, with beautiful illustrations makes for a terrific read!
Great to discuss inclusion and ... READ MORE
My Picture Book of the Year ★★★★★
It is the complete package, an instant classic, visually impactful and absolutely hilarious! The illustrations are resplendent and simply eye-catchingly wo... READ MORE
the perfect picture book?
A delightfully dark book perfect for your little monsters. Gorgeous illustrations and a wonderful story, this is perfect
Fun story and great illustrations
It was really nice to see an illustrated picture book win the prize this year, especially seeing the huge growth in comics and illustrated stories for chil... READ MORE
Delightfully brilliant!
A rhyming delight that was a joy to read. The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods has a simplistic premise but includes valuable lessons of kindness and inclusio... READ MORE
No home should be without this book!
This stunning picture book is about a young woman realising her dreams with humour, creative cooking and unexpected turns. No home should be without it!
We're seeing picture book history being made!
It's not often you read something and genuinely think, 'This has future classic written all over it', but 'The Cafe At The Edge of The World' absolutely do... READ MORE
A delicious read!
The cafe at the edge of the woods is a delightful read. This is a picture book which I think transcends age, it can, and should, be read by everyone! You’l... READ MORE
Whimsical and a joy to read
This book was an absolute joy to read, really humorous with a fun storyline. I loved the rhyming, I thought it added whimsy to the story and made it fun to... READ MORE
One to add to your bookcase!
My favourite new picture book of recent years. Beautifully illustrated and with a lovely story that is great to read out loud and to yourself. My family ha... READ MORE
A joy.
My nieces and nephews are huge fans of any picture books that rhyme and this was a joy to read to them. The illustrations are stunning, and the book appeal... READ MORE
One of my FAVOURITE books of 2025
I absolutely loved this book. From the illustrations to the story. There is really something for everyone!
Rene dreams of creating good food, mouth wate... READ MORE
Beautifully illustrated
This is a quick and straightforward story that takes you by surprise in the best way. It is enjoyable to older readers as much as it is for younger readers... READ MORE
Synopsis
Welcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods, the utterly charming and mesmerising new picture book from BAFTA award-winning writer Mikey Please.
Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things.
Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?
Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humour, mythical creatures and culinary curiosities.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008801953
- Number of pages: 48
- Dimensions: 280 x 220 x 3 mm
- Interest age: From 4 years
- Weight: 250g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allVivid, unpredictable, disgusting fun!!
What a treat to enjoy with my four year old grandson. He and l adored the ogre’s arrival, the role of the waiter, the cafe’s newly disgusting menu and the ... READ MORE
Entertaining read
My 4 yr old really enjoys this story and the illustrations. A sure fire hit when you find them referencing the story in other situations. A pleasure to rea... READ MORE
Beautiful book
Great book and beautiful illustrations. My boys loved it
Wonderful story.
My son and I adore this book. The fun rhymes, the incredible illustrations. It is wonderful. We cannot wait for the second book in a few months. Love it!
Truly wonderful book.
My son and I love this book and the second one too.
We love all the characters and the drawing is beautiful.
If its possible I would love plushie of the... READ MORE
A delight!
One of the first books I bought to read with my daughter. Even though she was only 5 months old when we started reading, she loved the pictures and the fun... READ MORE
Brilliant
I bought this for my almost 5 year old nephew for Christmas, and he absolutely loves it!
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