The Look Cookers!

Mom s Choice GOLD Award.

Matthew is a normal boy in every way but one. He is a secret agent. But not just any kind of secret agent.

Matthew is an eye spy. In fact, Matthew is shy. He does not like eye contact. In his lively imagination, he envisions that anyone who looks at him has special powers - they are the Look Cookers. And he has a name for each type of Look Cooker: Peek Seekers, Glance Dancers, Blink Drinkers, Stare Darers, Gawk Stalkers, Gape Scrapers and Sight Biters (the worst of the bunch ).

Join Matthew on his first mission on the school bus the first day of a new year at school. He has his trusty backpack with him at all times. And he has something special inside. Experience the Look Cookers first hand and discover how he overcomes his fear of eye contact and succeeds in the end with the help of his top-secret spy device.

I loved this book From cover to cover, it had me. It s one of those shelf-jumpers. You round the corner and it shouts, Hey Pick me The story by Jim Malloy is clever, creative, and insightful. His sensitivity transforms the timid into the powerful. Matthew, our story s leading character, has learned in the most ingenious way to overcome his fear, and dominate an otherwise intimidating situation. The inventive wording in this story will bring lots of chuckles and laughs. Hannah Stephey s crackerjack illustrations take the tale over the top and into a crowning success From the layout to the extras found within, the entire experience keeps you wanting more. Darleen Wohleil, Story Monsters Ink April 2016 issue

The Look Cookers is a whimsical story filled with courageous energy and colorful illustration, taking its readers on an adventure to show kids that it's possible to overcome their fears. Nicole Kohn

Super cute story with fantastic art. Zoe Wintler-Cox

Precious Cleverly written and a lot of fun to read You'll have a great time reading the names of the characters out loud. Vivian Yuen Tai

Excellent new children's author. I can't wait until the next book in the series is published. Bruce Seide

Great to read before the first day of school. This was a fun and silly book that I enjoyed reading with my daughter. The book has fun and colorful illustrations. Children will be excited to read this book before the first day of school and learn from the lessons in this book. Lisa Ruscyczk Ed. D. Author of the Charlie the Cavalier Children's Books and 50 Things to Know Books.

Five stars The story is so cute and the illustrations bring the characters to life with their incredible facial expression. Maryann Fisher

LOVED IT An entertaining book that both children and adults can relate to. This book brings a special joy as we learn how the main character, Matthew, cleverly overcomes his shyness during his first day of school. Noelle Martin

What I love most about The Look Cookers is the imaginative way the author has used this story to let shy, somewhat introverted, kids feel they are better than OK The illustrations are also fun and innovative. I am happy to have added The Look Cookers to my growing collection. Anthony Vasso

My boys really enjoyed the message and illustrations. Elina Furman, A-List Mom

"Love the Illustrations The story? When someone stares into my eye I'll be wondering what they are seeing. Are they reading my mind? Can't wait for a sequel Karen Keefer

The first in the series, The Look Cookers inspires children ages 5-10 to overcome their fears. Exciting story with bold illustration captivates & inspires shy kids to succeed with ingenuity and imagination. Families, teachers and librarians are delighted with its sensitive message and bold, imaginative illustrations. Especially fun back to school reading but also makes a perfect gift for kids any time of the year