Reviews for
Massimo's Meatballs
by Nancy S. Mure
What a beautiful children’s book! Beautifully
written from a child’s viewpoint with his recipe included
and beautiful illustrations. Her writing adds much to children’s
literature.
-Carol Hegberg, author of PEN PALS
F reelance editor at
www.bookediting.com/team.htm, feature writer
for Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, IL, columnist for www.hillcovch.org
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Massimo’s Meatballs is a fun story about
a young boy and his Sunday ritual of eating meatballs. The
lighthearted events unfold as Massimo realizes that his
father is not there to make the Sunday treat of traditional
Italian meatballs. Massimo takes the task on himself! He
recalls the recipe from memory- improvises when necessary
and uses the help of his beloved dog and next-door neighbor
Carmine. The story is a great metaphor for young people
to learn about the comfort of traditional home cooked meals,
how important it is to have friends and neighbors to rely
on and that anything is possible when you put your mind
to it. Just like any home or professional chef- Massimo
made due when he didn’t have some of the ingredients
or tools to create his masterpiece. His innovation and improvisation
was exceptional. The story ends the way any Italian/American
meal does- with too much food for one person to eat and
the chance to share with your friends. This book is a great
way to bring cooking, sharing, and tradition into your child’s
life. I am sure that after one reads this book, there will
be many “chef’s” waiting for their chance
to make Massimo’s Meatballs!
- Shani Castri, Restaurateur, Private
Chef, Specialty Food Instructor and International Food Connoisseur
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