Title: “A Sweet Treat: A Review of Rachel Pegler’s The Biscuits” by Stacy Shaneyfelt

If you’re hungry for a sweet literary treat, then read this blissful book, full of fun foodie art and literacy today. It gave my girls, ages 3 and 6, lots of giggles and smiles to satisfy their comic preferences and sweet tooth tales. They also enjoyed the cultural insights about England and British versus American vocabulary words. Plus, as an educator and parent, I also deeply appreciate all the puns, onomatopoeias, personifications, and food idioms. Similes and metaphors were also engaging such as “A fire began burning deep inside her as she suddenly rocketed into the air like some kind of crazy firework.” The author’s use of figurative language devices was the icing on the cake (or biscuits!). The focus on action verbs was also commendable. Finally, the art was the best dessert course because of the drama, suspense, and hilarious characterizations. If your little ones are craving a “sweet reading treat,” then serve this book for family reading time today, the biscuits’ way!

Review by S.M Ball London UK

A must read for all who require some comedic amusement in their lives.

I came across this book whilst visiting family in Gloucestershire. They say Stroud is full of talented creatives and I've certainly found one here.

My son read & reread this book so many times on our journey back home to  Enfield  It's funny, witty and very inventive. The use of language is very clever & makes kids inquisitive so they are interested & do ask 'what does that word mean? Its good for learning more about the english language to the reluctant reader because its funny and a bit naughty. Not  being a big reader we bought this book whilst browsing around town just because he loved the picture on the front. Within a few minutes of opening it he was laughing & quoting  lines out loud like 'Grandmama Is 194 years old' he found that hilarious & the words 'posh bottom' also tickled his imagination. The illustrations are also of equal match to the creativeness of the story. You can look at the pages again and again and keep finding new things. Brilliant for all ages and a note to the author & illustrator.... Thank you !! Samuel did not ask 'Are we nearly there yet ?' Once!! If you are looking for a book to amuse the kids this summer The Biscuits is it. Also  a good tip we printed some colouring sheets from the website which went down  very well in the back of the car . Over all 10 out of 10 

Tiffany Smith

"we liked Richard Tea's very clever name. what a pompus old biscuit. We hope he learns not to throw money at people and be so rude in future. Nancy is wondering what other biscuit based characters might appear! Alfie went to lie one the floor under his blanket but enjoyed listening". 

D. Johnson 

Its awesome my granddaughter will love it and the pictures have amazing colours and great talking points.