While just being outdoors was part of the charm, and yes, music had its place in all those venues, the food was one of the chief attractions for many attendees like me who would often be torn about which favorite foods needed to be sampled first.

This picture book makes me nostalgic for all the wonderful festivals I used to attend when I lived in New Orleans-the Jazz Fest, the Greek Fest, the Cajun Fest. Recommended to all little foodies, and to anyone looking for entertaining picture-books in rhyme. Her rhyming text is engaging, making for an excellent read-aloud selection, while Dutton's bright and colorful artwork captures the excitement and fun of the day being described. Having co-authored an adult book about the food trucks of New York ( New York a la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks), it should come as no surprise to find that Penfold has turned to that subject in Food Truck Fest!, her fourth picture-book for young children. Today will be fun!' So begins this story, which emphasizes both the hard work done by the food truck proprietors and the enjoyment experienced by their customers. 'Over at the depot and up with the sun, / the food trucks get ready.

With rhyming text and bright illustrations, author/artist team Alexandra Penfold and Mike Dutton create an engaging picture-book celebration of food trucks, and the annual festival held to highlight their delicious goods.

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