Even Aliens Need Snacks
Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, a young chef finds a new clientele--aliens --
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| ISBN-13 |
9780802723987 |
| ISBN-10 |
0802723985 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Internationally sourced; allow 2-3 weeks for delivery |
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| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint |
Walker & Co |
| Publication Date |
1 January 2013
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| International Publication Date |
8 November 2012 |
| Publication Country |
 United States |
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| Format |
Hardback |
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| Author(s) |
By McElligott, Matthew
Illustrated by McElligott |
| Category |
Picture Storybooks
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| Interest Age |
4-8 years |
| Reading Age |
4-8 years |
| Library of Congress |
Humorous stories, Extraterrestrial beings, Cooking, JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories |
| NBS Text |
Picture Books |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
40 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 216mm
Height: 280mm
Spine: 10mm |
| Weight |
408g |
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| Dewey Code |
813.6 |
| Catalogue Code |
301100 |
Description of this Book
In the follow up to his breakout picture book, Even Monsters Need Haircuts, Matthew McElligott brings back the young barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine. For space fans, foodies, and budding entrepreneurs alike, this book has something for everyone.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
Praise for Even Monsters Need Haircuts * With the distinctive combination of the freakish and the humdrum, it's a good candidate for the stack of battered bedtime favorites. -Publisher's Weekly, starred review There is a lot of care and heart put into this package, which makes it stand out in a crowd -Booklist Full of crowd appeal. -Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Lion's Share McElligott is a triple threat: a sturdy storyteller, a stylish draftsman and a thoughtful wit who makes math funny.-Publishers Weekly |
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Author's Bio
MATTHEW McELLIGOTT is the author of several books for children, including Even Monsters Need Haircuts, The Lion's Share, Absolutely Not, and Backbeard and the Birthday Suit. He teaches at Sage College and also visits elementary schools around the country. www.matthewmcelligott.com
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