Now in its tenth year, the Klaus Flugge Prize recognises exciting and promising newcomers to children’s book illustration. Commended by our Review Panel for its “illustrations and quirky characters”, The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods features on this year’s shortlist, alongside Grandad’s Star and the winning title, My Hair is as Long as a River.
For more information about the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize click here, or scroll down for more details on the shortlisted titles!
The Illustrations and quirky characters of the book are definitely what draws children to the story. They love the idea of disgusting recipes and when read to one of our Year 1 classes, they loved it! I really enjoyed the way the two characters worked together to find a solution that fits both the morals of the cafe owner and the demands of the customer. It would be a great stimulus to get young children writing recipes for their own menu at the Cafe at the Edge of the Woods.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
yes
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