French Fries

by Raphaël Fejtö

In 1828, a young French cook learned how to make the chef's specialty, round sliced potatoes fried in grease until crispy. He thought they were so good, he decided to sell them on the street. They were a hit! After making a lot of money, he left for his home in Germany. He went through Belgium on the way, where he set up his wagon to sell his potatoes. They were a hit! So busy was he that he needed to find a way to work more quickly. He installed a metal grate in a table and used it to cut many potatoes at one time. Everyone loved the new shape that you could eat with your fingers. Little Inventions by Raphaël Fejtö is a series of kid-sized books about objects that children encounter every day with little thought of how, where and when they were invented. In fact, the beginnings of these common objects are fascinating and their true stories are told here in amusing anecdotes and charming illustrations. Each book closes with a memory game, making them useful for early reader groups.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

Published September 1, 2016

Reviews

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was informative! I enjoyed hearing the history of French fries. I definitely learned a lot. I liked the memory game at the end. I don’t know if this was accurate, but if it wasn’t this little picture book certainly gaslit me into thinking it was

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brief informative text and bright cartoon illustrations trace the invention of french fries, as the dish developed from the 1820's. I like that there is humor amongst the information, through facial expressions and thought balloons. "Memory Game" at end.

Sadly, there is no one of color represented in the entire series.