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From School Library Journal Grade 1–3—Twins Matt and Bibi return in another math-and-travel adventure. This time they trek with their family, and the dog, to Paris, where they visit the pastry academy Les Jumelles Coccinelle. (Oddly, no English translation of the name is woven into the story, and its clever double entendre will be lost on most readers without a French dictionary handy.) Chef Celine puts the twins in charge of liquids, setting in motion, via conversational text and bold, bright, and amusing watercolor illustrations, basic lessons in American standard and metric liquid measurement. When the Inspector General of French cooking schools suddenly announces a visit, the siblings save the day by employing their newfound knowledge of volume measurements (and Riley's tail) to whip up a winning, unusual ice cream. C'est magnifique! While children will enjoy the twins' slapstick culinary adventures and take in a miniature math lesson with Parisian flair in the bargain, this title will be most useful as a supplemental, more literacy-focused addition to capacity measurement units. An endnote offers adults numerous (and more realistic) ideas for activities.—Kathleen Finn, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, VT Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description The Zills family is off to Paris to see the sights and take a class at the International Pastry Academy! In class, Matt and Bibi have to measure liquids to make lollipops. It's hard work, but knowing about different liquid measurements comes in handy when the Inspector General pays a visit while everyone else is out. The twins want to help. Will their knack for baking the best-ever brownies and their knowledge of capacity be enough to save the day? Review “While children will enjoy the twins' slapstick culinary adventures and take in a miniature math lesson with Parisian flair in the bargain, this title will be most useful as a supplemental, more literacy-focused addition to capacity measurement units.” ―School Library Journal“Appealing watercolor illustrations suggest the Parisian setting with views of a few famous sites, but focus mainly on Bibi and Matt in the kitchen. Neuschwander...offers another upbeat narrative related to a math concept. The appended note for parents and teachers suggests seven activities that will help children explore volume in terms of liquid capacity.” ―Booklist About the Author Cindy Neuschwander is a third-grade teacher and the author of Mummy Math and the Sir Cumference series. She lives with her family in northern California.Bryan Langdo is the illustrator of several books for young readers. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Nikki.