IN THIS DELICIOUS tale, a baker hangs out his shingle on a small street, and soon, the line for his doughnuts stretches down the block. But it̵...
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Jan 05, 2010
Skylar
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I picked this book up because it’s about donuts, and my son is obsessed with that book, Arnie and the Donut (but especially with the Scholastic Video version of it), so I thought we’d branch out with another donut story. I think I enjoyed it more than he did. Written in rhyme, The Donut Chef tells the story of a chef who gets carried away trying to beat the competition and becomes so avant garde in his donut creations that he forgets that most people really love the simple pleasures in life…lik
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Jun 29, 2010
Kathryn
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As you might guess from the cover illustration, this is quite and odd, funny little story. I was really amused by the clever illustrations and loved seeing all the funny types of donuts that were created. In addition to being a story about donuts, though, this is also a story about business--about competition and expanding beyond your means and ultimately about creating what the customer wants if you're going to be successful. (I noticed that the new baker who comes in to be in competition
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Sep 23, 2009
The Donut Song
tune:Turkey in the Straw
Well, I walked around the corner, and I walked around the block,
and I walked right into The Donut Shop.
And I picked up a donut right fresh from the grease,
and I handed the lady a five cent piece.
Well, she looked at the nickel, and she looked at me.
And she said "This nickel is no good you see"
"There's a hole in the middle and it goes right through."
And I said, "There's a ho More...
tune:Turkey in the Straw
Well, I walked around the corner, and I walked around the block,
and I walked right into The Donut Shop.
And I picked up a donut right fresh from the grease,
and I handed the lady a five cent piece.
Well, she looked at the nickel, and she looked at me.
And she said "This nickel is no good you see"
"There's a hole in the middle and it goes right through."
And I said, "There's a ho More...
Mar 25, 2009
Janell
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Colorful geometric art with a retro feel illustrates this cautionary tale of two bakers vying to have the most successful donut shop. As the feud escalates, their donuts get stranger and stranger with flavors like Peanut-Brickle Buttermilk and shapes like stars and macaroni. Soon the donuts had “lost their taste. They’d lost their soul. They’d even lost their donut hole!” All is saved when little Debbie Sue asks for an old fashioned glazed donut reminding them that simple is best. It would be f
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Jun 29, 2011
Jen
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My 3 & 4 year old boys just loved this book and have asked me to read it over and over! Very cute illustrations and great rhyme about a donut chef who starts a shop only to have a little competition move in. When they try outdoing each other with extra frosting, free donuts and crazy creations, the donut chef finds out that sometimes, simple and easy is the way to go to please everyone. Loved the name of the donut shop, Amazing Glazed! :)
Jan 07, 2009
The Library Lady
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I don't like donuts but I'm trying to be fair anyway :}
Bob Staake's round as a donut Chef looks like he's been living on a diet of his donuts--complete with LARD--FEH!!!
Seriously, this is fun, it rhymes well and I'm sure lots of teachers and librarians will be happy to use this as an excuse to serve donuts at story time. Pair it with "The Great Donut Race"
Bob Staake's round as a donut Chef looks like he's been living on a diet of his donuts--complete with LARD--FEH!!!
Seriously, this is fun, it rhymes well and I'm sure lots of teachers and librarians will be happy to use this as an excuse to serve donuts at story time. Pair it with "The Great Donut Race"
Apr 19, 2009
Cheryl
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A rhyming tribute to the tried and true. Cherry-frosted Lemon Bar, Peanut-brickle Buttermilk, Gooey Cocoa-Mocha Silk are some of the concoctions offered at Donut Land. But plain-old glazed is still the favorite of most folks. Hip, roly-poly illustrations.
Jan 14, 2009
Molly
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Donut.... Mmmmmmmm..... This is a book that made me hungry when it started and when it ended. The pictures were so bright and scrumpious looking. A good book to share with a child trying to always be better at everything. Ages 3+
Nov 24, 2008
Tricia
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the quality of the donut is lost as two chefs top each other with such concoctions as "calamari-y" and "macaroni-y" donuts. when a child can't find the one she is looking for, a simple glazed donut, the message is loud and clear.
Oct 12, 2010
Kate Hastings
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Cute story about a successful businessman who sells donuts to his happy customers. Then a big chain moves in next door, and soon they are competing with each other- to the point where they are out of touch with their customers. Finally, a little girl point out that all they want is glazed, simply glazed.
--grades K-4
-- a chef opens a donut shop on a busy corner and it is a huge success
--another chef saw his success and opened a rival donut shop
--both start competing sales More...
--grades K-4
-- a chef opens a donut shop on a busy corner and it is a huge success
--another chef saw his success and opened a rival donut shop
--both start competing sales More...
Jan 20, 2011
Danielle
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An adorable rhyming book about a donut chef who learns that you don't have to be so over the top to make people happy. An exciting book that a wide range of kids would appreciate and enjoy. pre-3
Dec 27, 2008
Caleb
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This is a brilliantly illustrated book--and I mean brilliant in reference both to the color and the skill with which the images are created--about one of my favorite things in the world.
Apr 30, 2009
Michelle
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This story is cute from start to finish. It is done it rhyme and the illustrations are unique and eye catching. My daughter loved the story and we both agreed it was a cute story.
Mar 28, 2011
Lynn
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Good picture book to teach about rhyming words. Grade 1-2.
Once upon a summer's day
A donut chef was heard to say:
"On this street where people stop,
I'll open up my donut shop!"
Once upon a summer's day
A donut chef was heard to say:
"On this street where people stop,
I'll open up my donut shop!"
Oct 25, 2010
Laura
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One of the best children's books I have ever read. A good story with exceptional rhyme and rhythm. If you are a parent of a 2-5 year old, this book is fantastic.
Feb 04, 2009
Erin
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I liked the rhyming text, and the theme of sticking with what's traditional. The colors and illustrations were great too. Fans of donuts will agree!
Sep 25, 2008
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Julie M. Prince for Kids @ TeensReadToo.com
Follow the story of the donut chef, as he selects the perfect corner to create his store and builds up his clientele -- until that dastardly competition moves in next door and chaos ensues.
I usually avoid picture books in rhyme, as it's rare to find one that's done well. I can honestly say that this one works.
The text is strong and fun and the story itself engaging. The illustrations, with their geometri More...
Follow the story of the donut chef, as he selects the perfect corner to create his store and builds up his clientele -- until that dastardly competition moves in next door and chaos ensues.
I usually avoid picture books in rhyme, as it's rare to find one that's done well. I can honestly say that this one works.
The text is strong and fun and the story itself engaging. The illustrations, with their geometri More...
Jun 05, 2009
Alicia
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I'd love to try many of the "weird" doughnuts - a calamari-shaped sweet would be delicious! Love the subtleties of the illustrations.
Aug 20, 2011
Amberly
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I love the illustrations in this lovely rhyming book. The story was good but the illustrations were better.
Mar 10, 2009
faelinwolf
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How can you not love a book about donuts? Especially one that ultimately praises glazed donuts.
Feb 27, 2011
Caoimhe has memorized this tale about the importance of Glazed Donuts. She LOVES it.
Aug 24, 2009
Keely
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Cute pictures, it rhymes, and features donuts, what more could you ask for? Adorable.
Mar 14, 2009
Karen
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Children's Choice Award Finalist 2009
i don't think anyone under 40 or maybe even under 60, know what lard is
other than that the book was fine, it just doesn't appeal to me
i don't think anyone under 40 or maybe even under 60, know what lard is
other than that the book was fine, it just doesn't appeal to me
May 11, 2008
Susan
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Silly and fun picture book that works well as a read aloud. Bob Staake's pictures here remind me of his recent book, Mary Had a Little Lamp. My four year old son thought the book was hysterical, but he didn't know what a glazed donut was (which is crucial to the plot of the book).
Oct 03, 2008
Amy
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A donut chef makes the best donuts but when a rival moves into town both chefs start creating more and more outrageous kinds of donuts, each one trying to create something better than the other's. Fun rhyming story for a fun food storytime.
Oct 27, 2008
Denise
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I would recommend this for K-3rd and it would serve as a good read aloud. The illustrations are very brightly colored and cartoonish.
