Dr. Welch and the Great Grape Story

     Say the word "Welch's" and what immediately comes to mind? 

     GRAPES!!!! Grape juice and grape jelly. (Yum! Yum!)

     Do you know what inspired Thomas Bramwell Welch to invent grape juice back in 1869? In his day the only "wine" used during communion was real, fermented wine.  He was distressed because the use of wine either excluded the alcoholic or tempted him to return to his former ways.  Welch wanted an alternative, an "unfermented wine", so he set out to make it himself.

     Dr. Welch and the Great Grape Story (copyright 2005), written by Mary Lou Carney and illustrated by Sherry Meidell, tells his story.  It is a delight both to the eyes and ears as the text and pictures are fun and beautiful. (I actually picked it up because the cover was so captivating!)  This picture/story books is a must read for anyone who loves grape juice or grape jelly.