Book Review of How to Make a Sandwich
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How to Make a Sandwich
Written and Illustrated by Lorena Proia
Ages: 4+ | 36 Pages
Publisher: PnM Publishing | ISBN-13: 9798988573005
What to Expect: Family, Imagination, Creativity, Perseverance, Problem, Pets, and Humor.
How to Make a Sandwich by Lorena M. Proia is a charming children’s picture book that blends good old-fashioned storytelling with joyful illustrations as young Rae sets out to create the perfect sandwich.
Rae is a creative child who views the world through a lens of boundless imagination. When she decides to make a sandwich, she imbues the simple task with deeper meaning, comparing the bread to caring parents, the turkey to love, and the lettuce to fun. However, Rae’s culinary creation soon becomes the target of a mischievous sandwich-stealing thief who threatens to derail her plans.
Proia’s writing is engaging and thoughtful. It captures the playful, comedic tone of the story as Rae deals with the antics of her pet dog, Phebe. The narrative also has a relatable, slice-of-life quality, imbuing the everyday experience of making a meal with a sense of wonder and delight.
The book’s true standout is Proia’s stunning illustrations. Blending soft, whimsical lines with a gritty, almost chalklike quality, the artwork has a tactile feel that perfectly matches the story’s cozy, inviting atmosphere. Proia’s use of color is equally captivating, with a warm, muted palette that radiates a sense of comfort and joy.
How to Make a Sandwich is a delightful celebration of the simple pleasures of childhood. Its themes of family, creativity, and perseverance, combined with the humorous, slice-of-life narrative, make this charming story sure to delight young readers and their caregivers alike.
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About the Author-Illustrator
When Lorena M. Proia graduated with a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology in Graphic Design and Painting, she never imagined she’d become an Information Architect in high-tech. She thought her creativity was lost until she was rescued by an Australian Shepherd named Phebe. Inspired by Phebe’s antics, her drawings became Phebe-n-Me, a t-shirt company, which grew up to become a children’s book! How to Make a Sandwich is her first picture book.
You can find out more about her, Phebe, and her books at www.lorenaproiabooks.com.
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