Siblings, Teaflet and Roog, reside in Trelfdom where each year they host their Strawberry Jam Party. Unfortunately, the inspector of neatness, Inspector Maple, sends the notice that she will be coming to inspect their home the day before the party. Will Roog, the official baker, have time to create his delectable dishes as Teaflet tries to clean and remove animals that she is mending from various hurts/ailments? Many disasters occur throughout the day, causing the siblings to fear that they will be spending the next day cleaning the inspector's home (the punishment for failing the inspection) instead of hosting the Strawberry Jam Party.
What I loved the most about this book were the illustrations. Ms. Dyer created all of the characters out of wool and wire, constructed all props from various materials including clay, and designed the scenes. The ladies set up the scenes in Ms. Birdsall's shooting studio where she photographed them. These ladies are friends and neighbors!
A sweet chapter book for transitional readers who need to build stamina.
I just wished they had included a recipe for Roog's double-chocolate cake with strawberry jam!
*Highly recommend.
-Borrrowed from the library.
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