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On our way out of Denver my wife needed a book for the plane, having finished the one she brought from home on the way there.  So we popped into one of the airport book shops and ended up with a Tom Robbins book called B is for Beer.  I've read some Robbins before and his writing is best described as a trip.  He's got a real talent for turning phrases and describing human experiences in irreverent and insightful terms.  That holds true in this short children's book.  However, this isn't a typical children's book and I'd say is best read and discussed with an adult.  Basically, Robbins tells the story of beer through the voice and experience of a six-year-old girl, Gracie, who encounters beer through the adults and the media surrounding her.  The author uses several fun and enlightened characters to help Gracie explored the history and the joy of beer.  To complete the picture Robbins gives appropriate treatment of the downsides of alcohol and people who abuse it.  This book is quick and cute with a decent explanation of the history of beer and the brewing process.