Pea Soup Fog

by Constance Smith

Book Overview

A small village on the rocky coast of Maine one day finds itself shrouded in thick fog. The shivering villagers do not listen to the advice of a small girl and instead turn to the ageless baker, butcher, and candle maker for thier help in riding them of the fog. Only after the three have had no success in getting rid of the fog do the villagers listen to the little girl. This story underscores the importance of community and the joys of finding answers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892726431
• ISBN13: 9780892726431
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 5 years

Customer Reviews

Well-suited for read-aloud storytime or bedtime

Pea Soup Fog is a charming picturebook story, set in a small village on the rocky coast of Maine. One day, a thick-as-pea-soup fog covers the whole town; no one will listen to the advice of a small girl, turning instead to the butcher, the baker, and the candle-maker for help. Only when these three have failed do they listen to the girl's wisdom, share a wonderful meal, and see the fog vanish. The soft, colorful illustrations bring this heartwarming and simple story to vibrant life. This is a brief picturebook tale that is well-suited for read-aloud storytime or bedtime.