Once Upon a Breakfast is a delightful Once Upon a Breakfast picture book that invites children into the imaginative world of Planet Plate, where Pancake, Butter, Syrup, Bacon, and Eggs discover the true meaning of friendship. As one of today’s most engaging children’s books about friendship, it encourages young readers to embrace kindness, acceptance, and compassion while enjoying an unforgettable adventure.
Stephen and Annelyse Garcia are a father-daughter writing team. Once Upon a Breakfast began as a dream Annelyse had after facing challenges with friendships in fifth grade. She shared the story with her father, Stephen, and years later they revisited it, transforming it into the book you hold today a story inspired by real-life experiences, imagination, and the importance of kindness and understanding. Annelyse is pursuing a degree in education and hopes to inspire future generations as a teacher. Stephen is the CEO of a network of summer camps and retreat centers in the Pacific Southwest and has spent more than 30 years teaching, mentoring, and developing character-based programs for children and youth. Together, they are passionate about encouraging young readers and making the world a better place one creative story at a time.
What happens when Pancake, Butter, and Syrup meet two newcomers named Bacon and Eggs?
Their exciting adventure becomes much more than a fun story. It becomes one of those memorable friendship stories for children that reminds young readers never to judge someone before getting to know them.
Filled with lovable breakfast characters and colorful illustrations, Once Upon a Breakfast is one of those delightful breakfast themed children’s books that entertains while teaching important life lessons.
Parents and teachers appreciate how naturally the story introduces themes of friendship, inclusion, compassion, and forgiveness. It also works beautifully as one of the best read aloud books about friendship for classrooms and bedtime reading.
A Meaningful Story with Heart
Children learn that kindness, friendship, and acceptance are far more important than appearances.
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