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Teatime with Emma Buttersnap
Emma Buttersnap is throwing a special tea party, and there's so much to do before the guests arrive. From creating the invitations and the menu to buying and preparing the finger foods and tea, Emma hasn't a minute to spare.
Young children love to play tea party, and now Emma Buttersnap can show them how to plan the perfect affair. This interactive book introduces children to the origins of tea, one of the world's favorite beverages. The text combines interesting facts (in the eighteenth century, ladies used to carry their own teacups to parties in special cases) with historical anecdotes (the Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich to keep his fingers from getting greasy when playing cards). Craft projects and delicious recipes, which children can try with the help of an adult, are also included. Add Linda Bronson's gorgeously detailed illustrations and you get the perfect book for teatime--or any time!
Young children love to play tea party, and now Emma Buttersnap can show them how to plan the perfect affair. This interactive book introduces children to the origins of tea, one of the world's favorite beverages. The text combines interesting facts (in the eighteenth century, ladies used to carry their own teacups to parties in special cases) with historical anecdotes (the Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich to keep his fingers from getting greasy when playing cards). Craft projects and delicious recipes, which children can try with the help of an adult, are also included. Add Linda Bronson's gorgeously detailed illustrations and you get the perfect book for teatime--or any time!
- GenresChildrens
40 pages, Hardcover
First published October 15, 1998
12 people want to read
About the author
Lindsey Tate
7 books8 followersLindsey Tate's most recent work is a memoir she wrote with blind artist John Bramblitt, entitled Shouting in the Dark. It was a joy to collaborate with John and turn his extraordinary life story into a book. While writing and researching the book Lindsey gained an understanding of what it might be like to be blind, and of what it truly means to see. She was inspired by John's sheer determination, his extraordinary artwork and his positive outlook on life. See his website (bramblitt.net)
Lindsey grew up in England and graduated from Cambridge University in 1989. There she studied French and Russian language, literature and history and became a big fan of Dostoyevsky, especially his novel "The Idiot." She moved to New York after college, worked as an intern in children's book publishing, and then as a literary scout.
Her first children's book was published, Claire and the Friendly Snakes, inspired by her young sister-in-law who was terrified of snake-like objects. Her next children's book, Teatime with Emma Buttersnap, grew out of Lindsey's British love of tea and teatime and was the first book in which she combined fiction and non-fiction. Kate Larkin, Bone Expert continued this mixing of genres by placing factual information within a fictional narrative. The underlying idea was also true - as Lindsey's youngest daughter's broken arm inspired the writing of the book. As the mother of two intense snowboarders Lindsey could have written a whole series about broken limbs but decided to turn her attention elsewhere.
She wrote the book, Mind Reader, for world renowned mentalist, Lior Suchard (liorsuchard.com) and still does not know how he achieves the amazing things he does - including reading her mind every time he sees her. But she has learned the art of mirroring and now has a pretty impressive power stare.
Lindsey is currently at work on two novels - a middle-grade fantasy and a YA romance. She also writes reading group guides.
Lindsey grew up in England and graduated from Cambridge University in 1989. There she studied French and Russian language, literature and history and became a big fan of Dostoyevsky, especially his novel "The Idiot." She moved to New York after college, worked as an intern in children's book publishing, and then as a literary scout.
Her first children's book was published, Claire and the Friendly Snakes, inspired by her young sister-in-law who was terrified of snake-like objects. Her next children's book, Teatime with Emma Buttersnap, grew out of Lindsey's British love of tea and teatime and was the first book in which she combined fiction and non-fiction. Kate Larkin, Bone Expert continued this mixing of genres by placing factual information within a fictional narrative. The underlying idea was also true - as Lindsey's youngest daughter's broken arm inspired the writing of the book. As the mother of two intense snowboarders Lindsey could have written a whole series about broken limbs but decided to turn her attention elsewhere.
She wrote the book, Mind Reader, for world renowned mentalist, Lior Suchard (liorsuchard.com) and still does not know how he achieves the amazing things he does - including reading her mind every time he sees her. But she has learned the art of mirroring and now has a pretty impressive power stare.
Lindsey is currently at work on two novels - a middle-grade fantasy and a YA romance. She also writes reading group guides.
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May 3, 2020
wonderful book for kids who are interested in tea parties and the origins of it, and how to have one.
December 9, 2011
An informative read about a little girl named Emma Buttersnap who is preparing for a tea party with her friends. This book contains facts about tea, the history of tea, and recipes and crafts for students to make. This book is a good source for students to read that informs them about tea.
December 8, 2007
A lovely combination of picture book/tea time manual. It's a wonderful introduction to the world of tea drinking.
January 10, 2008
who recommended this book? i thought it was great.
October 27, 2008
A fun book to use if you having a little girl's tea party. Interesting background on tea and good recipes.
June 27, 2011
Helpful book if you need step-by-step for kids to plan a tea party for their friends. Maybe sometime the nieces can stay a couple days and we can plan a party for Mom and Nana on the last day.
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