Overview
""Rascals! Bandits! Thieves!"" These comforting cries help Elise and her raccoon siblings fall asleep in the safety of their den after enjoying a satisfying meal. Elise is brave, fast, and determined, but restlessness and impatience threaten the family's next meal. While her sister Ali is a great planner, she is hesitant to take action and slows the group's progress. Ren has great ideas but they aren't being considered. Will these raccoon siblings learn how to cooperate and accept each other's differences so that they can finally enjoy the feast of their dreams?
Full Product Details
Author: Jenelle Harden ,
Marie De
Publisher: Jenelle Harden, Lcsw LLC
Imprint: Jenelle Harden, Lcsw LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.218kg
ISBN: 9798330367146
Pages: 38
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An adventurous, funny, and heartfelt story that sparks deep conversation at home and in the classroom. -Rebecca Rosenberg, Learning Behavior Specialist
What to Expect: Siblings, Adventure, Cooperation, Animals, Food, Emotional intelligence. Humorous and wise, this picture book builds literacy skills for readers transitioning from picture books to longer texts while offering gentle instruction in social skills, empathy, and teamwork. Ali, Elise, and Ren dream of having the ultimate feast, but their inability to work together often causes trouble as the raccoon siblings attempt to raid the human campground they share their forest with. Ali is cautious and likes to plan, but her unwillingness to take risks leaves the impetuous and restless Elise feeling frustrated. Ren has skills and good ideas, but his fighting sisters rarely notice or include him. Ultimately, it takes a willingness to compromise-and some good advice from grandma-for the siblings to learn to hear and appreciate one another. And when they do, they have the most exquisite feast of their lives! The three raccoon siblings are endearingly cute, with diverse personalities sure to resonate with young readers with their own siblings. In addition to modelling communication and listening skills for readers, the story is filled with humor as the raccoon's point of view disregards the priorities of the human campers they contend with. Artwork filled with rich colors and lots of movement invites readers to view the natural world as magical and welcoming, underscoring the humor of the raccoons' raiding. Reflection questions at the end of the story help reinforce the social-emotional learning of the story, making this a great resource for counsellors and teachers, as well as for home reading. Sweet, funny, and instructive, The Exquisite Feast is a book that is sure to captivate and become a favorite wherever it is read. -The Children's Book Review
Author Information
Jenelle Harden is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent more than 15 years supporting children and adolescents in discovering and appreciating their unique strengths. She is passionate about a child's right to develop a healthy emotional foundation and self-esteem through free play, risk-taking, and connection to nature. Jenelle lives in Chicago with her husband and daughter, with whom she loves camping, and enjoying the beauty of nature.
