The Talented Pretzel
The Talented Pretzel
Authors & Illustrator
Author:
Megan
Morales
Illustrator:
Amanda
Letcher
First Place Award
Fiction - Children's - Social Themes
Description
Pretzel Peyton is an ordinary pretzel stick with dreams of being extraordinary. But feelings of self-doubt are holding her back.
As her classmates prepare for the upcoming talent show, Peyton fears she’ll have nothing to offer. With some encouraging words from her friend, Popcorn Pablo, Peyton heads home from school in search of her special talent.
Along the way, she encounters adorable snack-food friends like Fruit Snack Frankie, the Cotton Candy twins, and Seaweed Samira. Through empathy and acts of kindness, Peyton helps each of her friends overcome obstacles. But when the time comes to show off her talent, she still has nothing to offer—or so she thinks.
Peyton’s friends chime in to share all the ways in which she used her talents to help them. In the end, Peyton learns that being a pretzel stick is actually quite extraordinary and steps into new feelings of self-empowerment.
The Talented Pretzel is a delightfully snack-filled story with a treat for every taste bud.