Our Red-Handled Rolling Pin: An Enhanced Memory

by Mary Elizabeth Kenney

Mary Elizabeth’s story begins at the kitchen table where she loves to have tea parties. As she pours from a fragile china pot, she listens to her mother tell cherished tales about her Grandma Mary Rose who was known for making the flakiest pie crust in all of Jersey City, using her red-handled wooden rolling pin. Through stories of her grandmother’s knack for baking, Mary recognizes a strong connection through her own childhood concoctions that include Irish shortbread. After Mary matures, marries, and has children of her own, she recognizes the lure of the kitchen and its importance in family relationships that span four generations as she gently guides her daughter’s hands that hold the worn red handles of her grandmother’s rolling pin. Our Red-Handled Rolling Pin shares a poignant story for children, that reflects on heartfelt memories and a grandmother’s love of baking to encourage little ones to carry on family traditions in the kitchen.

30 pages, Paperback

First published May 19, 2015

Reviews

[Katy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful "enhanced" memoir to read for all ages. I teach third grade and my students loved it. It is a great way to teach young writers how to take a simple memory that it not about getting something expensive, but rather a special time. The illustrations are also lovely. Perfect book for the upcoming hoidays!

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Reading it brought back many happy memories of my childhood. I think others will feel the same and will love reading it to their children and grandchildren! I have bought several copies to give as gifts!

[John Pohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book for young parents with children growing up.