A children’s book about beer? Yes—believe it or not. But B Is for Beer is also a book for adults. And, of course, keep in mind that it is the work of the iconoclastic Tom Robbins, internationally renowned for his unique ability to enlighten with seriousness while entertaining with wit and comedy.
Once upon a time (more or less right now), there was a planet (how about this one?) whose inhabitants consumed thirty-six billion gallons of beer a year (it’s true—you can even look it up on Google).
Among those affected—each in his or her own way—by all those bubbles, belches, and foamy mugs were Gracie, a clever, curious, and fearless kindergarten girl; her long-suffering mother; her oblivious father; her unconventional uncle; and a magical, dynamic visitor from a world hidden within our own.
With these unforgettable characters at its heart, B Is for Beer—both enchanting and delightfully subversive—takes readers young and old on an unexpected and thought-provoking exploration of the boundaries of reality, the magical powers of children, and, of course, the deeper meaning of a perfectly chilled glass of beer.
