A bright, colourful and easy-to-read book about the making of maple syrup. With simple comparisons to everyday objects, the text makes it easy for children to understand the process. Among the questions answered are: how is the sap collected from the tree? How much maple sap does it take to make a bottle of syrup? Who first made maple syrup? Learning about a savoury, traditional Canadian delicacy is fun -- and will only make eating this sweet treat even more fun!