Mrs. Noodlekugel and Drooly the Bear

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2015

Review

Nick and Maxine are going to be staying with Mrs. Noodlekugel and her two talking cats and four mice who wear glasses , while their parents are away at a speed knitting competition. Nick and Maxine are excited as they are intrigued by the sweet little house Mrs. Noodlekugel lives in, in the backyard of their apartment building.

Mrs. Noodlekugel cooks delicious food as one would imagine but Dick and Maxine find it very interesting when they make vegetable cake and chocolate drop soup. And the mice wear night shirts, have bunk beds and like to be tucked in.

The first morning after their stay begins they are surprised to find that Mr. Noodlekugel and his companion, Drooly the bear are at the breakfast table.

"I am here, back from the sea."

Full of whimsy and laughs kids will enjoy reading this book.

The illustrations are in ink and are charmingly old-fashioned. A fast read. Recommend for reluctant readers.

Overall Book Score: very good