A tasty addition to a library picture book collection, the cadence and rhyme of the text makes for a perfect story time read aloud! In addition, the colorful and detailed illustrations will provide plenty of excitement for a one on one read aloud with a care giver or older friend. Emily Snook's creative culinary adventure is sure to win over young readers, and despite the uncertainty expressed by her fellow chefs in the text the illustrations make clear that there is never any bullying or unkindness on the part of those older and bigger chefs, which makes the final victory all the more sweet. Paired with a culinary craft (perhaps cinnamon dough ornaments) and a few round of patty cake, this picture is sure to take home the prize. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this delightful arc!

Tiny cook Emily Snook may be small in stature but she’s “tall in ambition!” Follow along as a little girl who can hardly reach the stove top aims to reach the top score in a cooking competition.

This story is sure to whip up some wonderful conversations about encouraging others, building confidence, and persevering through obstacles. Bon appe-read!

I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

Such a cute story about a very young girl trying to win a kids cooking challenge. With her Grandpa's support and her own intuition Emily makes a splash.

Does your family love cooking and cooking competitions like we do? Then this is the book you need. It is positively adorable and powerful at the same time. With vibrant, colorful and simple illustrations that will draw your child's attention we follow this wonderful under-dog story. Emily Snook is an amazing little chef who enters a cooking competition. She realizes she is smaller and younger than everyone and they all don’t see her possibilities. Emily takes on the challenges and problems with encouragement from Grandpa and family. She realizes she can do it, and does it well. Your family will love this story. I know my little chefs did. The rhyming story makes it easy for little ones to follow along and enjoy this wonderful encouraging and heartwarming story. We received it as an ebook ARC and my little ones fell in love. I can’t wait to add it to our home collection in September. It is a new family favorite.

Emily Snook has been cooking with her Grandpa since she was a toddler, developing a skill for cookery and a knack for flavour. When she enters a kids cooking competion, she is dismayed to find she is the smallest one in the kitchen, and that her lack of height causes some serious challenges! Will Emily be able to complete the cooking challenges and win the trophy?

Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook is a picture book all about believing in yourself and overcoming challenges when the odds are not in your favour. Told through rhyme and with charming illustrations, this is a wonderful book about resilience in the face of challenges, and believing in yourself.

A lovely little book for younger readers, especially those who feel that being the littlest/youngest is an obstacle. (It's not - reach for the stars! Be inventive! Find workarounds that work!)

~ Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~

Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook is a charming story about a young girl who is encouraged by her grandfather to enter into a cooking competition. Upon arrival she learns it's an advanced competition for older children. The illustrations are adorable and the rhythmic rhyme of the story makes it a fun read aloud.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free digital ARC in exchange for an honest review

Emily Snook is a little girl with a passion for cooking, but when she enters a competition, will it all go wrong?

The idea of the story is great - it's an unusual setting for the "being little is great" stories. Some of the rhymes/meter seem clunky and might take a mouthful to say out loud the first time you read it through.
Also a note to UK audiences, they drink cider at the end, so prepare yourself for a conversation about UK cider Vs US cider (apple juice!)

The illustrations are fantastic, the characters are diverse (doesn't feel forced) and the scenes are so colourful.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the message behind this book. It was easily digestible for little readers. The illustrations are beautiful and will really draw in children to look closely.
Would have been 5* if the ending wasn't about drinking cider!

I received an electronic ARC from Gnome Road Publishing through NetGalley.
The rhyming text is charming and helps readers feel Emily's roller coaster of emotions as she loves to cook and then enters a cooking competition where things go wrong. I appreciate the quiet presence of her grandfather encouraging her throughout. His messages to believe in herself come through clearly and she finds the inner strength to finish the competition. It was obvious that she would win from the start but still worked well to finish the story. This one is designed for younger readers who will appreciate the way the text flows and the colorful illustrations.

Such a beautiful message within this book! One for any child who feels small or shy amongst their peers - the representation of different cultures and the idea of going for your dreams are universal.

A gorgeous gift.

Such a heartwarming little story about putting your fears aside and chasing your dreams, no matter what might be stacked against you. In this case, it was Emily's small size, but she didn't let that stand in her way. The illustrations are colorful and vibrant, and I know my littlest library patrons would LOVE cheering Emily on as she competes in the cooking contest. Highly recommended.

Being a retired preschool teacher, I've read so many children's books and some just stand out. This one, about a little girl who is really little, teaches what determination and perseverance can do - even when you are the smallest of them all. With adorable illustrations and rhyming text, this story would be perfect for a parent or grandparent to read to a child of any age.

Emily is robust. She perseveres. She cares about her process and her loved ones and does her best.
She is a whizz. The illustrations and the text complement each other.

Pjs, cuddling, and story-time before bed is a favorite at our house! The last couple weeks the kids had so much fun reading some new material I was given advanced copies of. It’s cute how now they ask what new books I have to read. As soon as I’m finished they will tell me what they loved about the book. My great little reviewers! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📚📖 @netgalley #netgalley

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What a fun book about perseverance and believing in oneself, even when things aren't going right. I love that her grandpa is her support person throughout the story. I'm always a fan of stories that are inclusive of different types of families. My kids enjoyed listening to this book!

This book was beautifully illustrated and written. The author made careful word choices and I like how they were staggered throughout the book to make it more engaging for young readers. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it.

What an absolutely adorable child’s book. I love how it encourages little I do in the world of food and culture, Snook is a family name so that makes it even more special. Beautiful illustrations as well.