I loved the way French was incorporated into the book which is perfect for kids, and even young adults just learning the language for the first time. I felt that the story was adorable, and easy to follow.. I received a review copy fro Net Galley.

A fun introduction to the French language, foods, and culture for young children. The mice are so silly and entertaining.

Such a darling book! It's about 7 mice brothers (and one sister) who make the best cheese soup and how they deal with a food critic coming to taste it. I love that it is a fun way to teach some easy French words. The illustrations are cute and the story is too. I love that the sister saves the day, go girl!!

Marie Le Tourneau has another adorable picture book for ages 4-8. While the artwork is different than some of other other work, it is nonetheless appreciated by her target audience.

The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères is a cute story, playing on the idea of a family of mice running a restaurant and competing in a culinary competition for the best cheese soup. Le Tourneau weaves in French words for English speaking children to have exposure to another language. Overall the book is cute, although I still have some of my own reservations.

The family of mice, headed by their chef father, has named the restaurant after the seven brothers in the family. Could it have been named before the birth of the youngest child, the only daughter? Certainly. However, the family doesn’t seem to acknowledge her contributions or think very highly of her. Even when she saves the day, she is still written as having her head in the clouds. I think this would have been a stronger message and story had she been written differently.

Such a charming picture book. I wish I’d read it ages ago! The pictures are lovely and reveal more and more as you explore them.

I was given a copy of the book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.

I have to start with expressing how exquisite the illustrations are in this delightful children's book. Beyond the wonderful story, tis book offers many educational opportunities, as well as a fun way for parents and children to spend time together.
Father, Chef Marcel, seems to be a very traditional male. His passion is his restaurant and his pride are the sons who work with him, perhaps to one day carry on as award winning chefs themselves. The book acknowledges that each son has his own interests and talents outside of the restaurant. Darling Petite Michelle, the youngest, and only daughter, has been sort of a mascot, an after-thought in the family business, but she takes her place in stride. She is confident that she is of value.
When a great opportunity arises on short notice, and the male members of the famly seem to panic, Petite Michelle carrys on, doing what needs to be done. In the end, a happy ending, and proof that change can be a good thing. Sweet Michelle gets the recognition she deserves.

Many opportunities for conversation starters, both in text and illustrations.

I thought the book was a cute way to introduce French to a child. I loved the illustrations. I would definitely use this book in my class.

Super cute and charming picture book. The illustrations are a delight! Fans of Disney's Ratatouille will definitely be fan of The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères by Marie Letourneau.

Marie Letourneau has crafted a delightful picture about seven rodentine brothers who run a bistro with the best cheese soup in all of Paris. But can they prove it when a food critic shows up while the mouse father is still at the market? An overlooked member of the family saves the day!

Here’s a book peppered with French that will delight Francophones and Anglophones alike, whether you are a jeune fille ou garcon or personne âgée or any age in between.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Tanglewood in exchange for an honest review.

Such an adorable book.
Could not be cuter. Loved it!

An enchanting and engaging children's book with wonderful illustrations throughout. I really enjoyed the story and how the author is sneakily encouraging foreign language learning for english speaking children, in an engaging and effortless manner. Well done, I really adore this book!

A fun read for sure. Short but really sweet. Kids will definitely enjoy the story. The graphics are good, as well. Would want to read more.

Such a cute little read. The illustrations were adorable.

Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frère by Marie Letourneau is a book with wonderful illustrations. The book is set in a petit bistro in France, it is the story of a restaurant run by a family of mice. Each of the mice is unique in its own character and the illustrations depicted are both elegant and witty.

Frenzy arises when Chef Marcel, of Le Bistrot de Sept Freres, has only one hour to prepare his award winning cheese soup to be judged by the Committee for the Best cheese soup in All of France. But Chef Marcel is out of his secret ingredient! Chef Marcel quickly leaves to get his secret ingredient but doesn't return in time for the judge, leaving his 7 brothers to create their own secret ingredient to add.

The story has aa wonderful message that teaches children that just because things do not go as planned, team work can make everything turn out better than expected.

The artwork is cute. I love the fact that the story teaches French words and has a page dedicated to pronunciation. The book teaches French words to the reader in a fun and enjoyable way. The characters are so much fun, but I especially like the hero of the story.

I received the ARC from Tanglewood via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mouse Chef Marcel runs a bistro with his seven sons and one daughter. The bistro is known for it's famous soupe au fromage. Everyone knows the ingredients, but only Chef Marcel knows the secret ingredient. When it becomes known that a food critic will be coming to try the cheese soup chaos ensues as Chef Marcel has run out of the secret ingredient. An unlikely hero appears.

This is a lovely little story. It's entertaining, educational, and hilarious. The illustrations are beautiful. The book starts with a list of how to pronounce the french words in the text. I love that those french words sprinkled over the book because it will teach children french without them realizing it. Each of Chef Marcel's children have completely different interests and personalities yet they managed to work together and make the soup. Children not only learn french but they learn about food. The book provides a great message, that even if you're small you can have an impact in the world. I think it's hilarious that each son's name begins with Jean because that is so French, and quite realistic. I think that children will really enjoy this book. I definitely recommend it.

This was a delightful and easy light read that introduces French to young minds. It is enjoyable!

What a delightfully cute story. This has been a great addition to storytime, and all the while, we can both learn some French words in the process.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest opinion. My thanks to Marie Letourneau and Tanglewood for the opportunity.