Rene and Glumfoot in The Café at the Edge of the Woods - By Mikey Please | Read-Aloud

🍽️ Rene & Glumfoot in The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please | Children’s Fantasy Picture Book Read-Aloud Welcome to The Café at the Edge of the Woods, a whimsical children’s story about determination, creativity, and the magic of teamwork! Rene is on a culinary quest to one day serve fine cuisine in her very own restaurant. So when she finally builds her dream café at the edge of a mysterious forest, she expects success—until she discovers she has two BIG problems: no customers… and a gargantuan guest with a peculiar palate! Everything changes when her new quick-witted waiter, Glumfoot, steps in to save the day—and quite possibly her dreams. But can Rene learn to adapt and embrace the unique strengths he brings to her team? Perfect for kids storytime, cozy fantasy lovers, woodland creature fans, and anyone who enjoys a heartwarming picture book read-aloud filled with curiosity, teamwork, and culinary creativity. 🏆Awards & Recognition 2025 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize (UK) 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize (shortlisted) 📚Recommended Age: 5-9 years ✏️Grade Level: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade 👩🏽‍🍳Themes: Perseverance and Adaptability, Teamwork and Trust, Creative Problem Solving, Food and Community, Fantasy, Woodland Creatures #ReneAndGlumfoot #TheCafeAtTheEdgeOfTheWoods #MikeyPlease #ChildrensBookReadAloud #KidsStorytime #PictureBookReadAloud #LittleChefsLibrary #PictureBooksForFall #HalloweenReadAloud #ChildrensFantasy #ReadAloudStories #PictureBookRecommendations