I Have a Restaurant Paperback – October 14, 2011

Hilariously positive retelling of restaurant life. Great book! I have purchased multiple times as a gift. Will continue to purchase

This was an okay overview of having a restaurant, but my students had a lot of questions about some of the goofy illustrations.

Today's review is a great little story called I Have A Restaurant by Ryan Afromsky. The story takes the reader on a guided tour through the daily operations of owning and operating a restaurant called "Ryan's Place". It is personable, informative, and insightful.Readers will learn some valuable traits about being an entrepreneur: 1) Be the first to arrive and the last to leave; 2) provide great service; 3) keep your storefront and support areas clean, neat, and stocked; 4) take care of your staff and they will take care of you! Ryan makes his book a great teaching tool by including some critical thinking questions and a maze (a little art mixed with a little problem-solving).Emmy-winner Ron Noble does a great job at illustrating the story. The book is visually appealing, animated, and colorful.It is never to early to educate young people on the inner workings of being a business owner, and Ryan does a great job of covering all of the bases. Reading I Have A Restaurant made me feel like both an intern and a welcomed guest. If Ryan writes a sequel, I'll be back.

I Have a RestaurantBy Ryan AfromskyIllustrated by Emmy Award-Winner Ron NobleWhat goes on behind the scenes after an order is placed? Where does the food come from? What does it look like "back there"? How does it all work?In this popular children's book, Ryan, the restaurant owner, is your child's guide to learning everything that goes on in a restaurant, from the time the restaurant opens and gets ready to serve its customers, to taking a person's order and preparing it, to when the food arrives.From opening to closing time, children will have fun and their curiosity will be sparked as they explore and learn about what happens behind the scenes of eating in a restaurant. Informative and amusing, with a diverse, colorful cast of characters,I Have a Restaurant is a great way to educate and inspire kids, ages 3-7, about the lively teamwork and steps it takes to prepare and serve customers delicious meals.

"I Have A Restaurant" is a cute book that gives kids a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in a restaurant. The illustrations are colorful and fun. This is a perfect gift for kids who love to cook and children who have family members who work in the restaurant industry.Sheri Fink,Author of 'The Little Rose'

Love, love, love this book. Such a fun theme and entertaining reading for any child. The conversational tone and words used make it easy to understand for young readers. Beautiful illustrations, too. A definite must to add to your child's library.

Super cute book. We bought this as a baby gift for my husband's business partner, Ryan, who owns a restaurant :)