"Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born" by Amanda Hall tells the charming story of Brother Giovanni, a monk dedicated to his monastery and its community. Eager to share his love of baking, he creates a special treat for the children of the village. Inspired by a prayer gesture, he twists the dough into a shape resembling a child's arms crossed in prayer. As the pretzel comes to life, it not only delights the children but also gives them a unique way to remember their connection to faith and community. This whimsical tale celebrates creativity and the joy of sharing. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.

There are 34 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co .

Anna Egan Smucker is the author of Outside the Window (Knopf, 1994) and No Star Nights (Knopf, 1989) which won the 1990 International Reading Association Children's Book Award in the Younger Reader category, in addition to her writing, she gives author presentations and conducts writing workshops throughout the country. Amanda Hall is an award-winning illustrator, particularly renowned for her wonderfully decorative and colourful children's book illustrations. She excels at capturing the visual worlds of different cultures, their peoples, animals and landscapes as well as their spiritual traditions. Amanda exhibits her original illustrations at Chris Beetles Gallery St James's, London.