12 chapters, 850 words, reading level 4th grade, read aloud for all ages
This family-friendly adventure tale entertains as it educates readers about the importance of the family dinner. It was created for a McDonald’s sponsorship so check it out if you have one of those in your area. It is perfect for sponsorship by any company that wants to support the mission of encouraging families to dine together. It’s a wonderful story about a family that travels through time and space once they begin having dinner together. Along the way they meet incredibly interesting people like Franz Kafka and George Washington Carver. They learn history and culture, food lore and fascinating facts, and most of all they learn that families who connect share a magical bond that can’t be broken.

About the Author: About the Author: Deborah Drezon Carroll, president of Hot Topics Publications, Inc., is the author of two parenting books and numerous award-winning children’s publications for NIE. She has appeared on many radio and talk shows including Good Morning America.

About the Illustrator: Roel Wielinga studied child psychology and development, and then worked in illustration and graphic design for 20 years while serving in the United States Air Force. He now follows his artistic passions through illustration and portraiture.