Publisher's Synopsis
"Susie & Johnny Grilled Cheese: A Whirlwind Adventure to the Kentucky Derby Festival & the Kentucky Derby"
In this exciting book, our grilled cheese friends, Susie and Johnny, embark on a thrilling journey to the heart of horse racing and festivities in Louisville, Kentucky. They receive a special invitation to attend the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Derby Festival, a series of events leading up to the iconic race.
Upon arriving in Louisville, they are greeted with the song "My Old Kentucky Home" by the original "Cheesers" band. Susie is named an official Derby Festival princess and Johnny becomes a Derby Festival prince. They are accompanied by Minty Mark, an exceptional tour guide who provides them with a day-by-day itinerary of the exciting experiences they will have.
Their first event is a spectacular "Balloon Glow," where they witness over 40 hot air balloons lighting up the night sky. They also indulge in a classic dish called the "Hot Brown" for dinner. The following day, they visit the Kentucky Derby Museum for a private tour and learn interesting facts about the Kentucky Derby and the Festival.
They get to see the contenders warming up at the "backside" of Churchill Downs and even have the chance to ride a horse around the track. As the "Grand Marshals" of the Pegasus Parade, Susie and Johnny ride in a convertible, waving to thousands of onlookers. They discover that the parade is the oldest event of the Kentucky Derby Festival.
