This informative book with colorful illustration provides middle readers with fun-filled facts on the origination of colorful food names, such as "hush puppies," and other amusing food related sayings, such as "spilling the beans."
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Charlotte Foltz Jones is the author of Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, and Fingerprints and Talking Bones.
About the illustrator:
John O'Brien is well known for his New Yorker cartoons as well as his numerous children's book credits, including Mistakes That Worked, Accidents May Happen, and Mother Hubbard's Christmas.
, melba toast, hush puppies, and coconuts. You'd be surprised at how these food names came to be. And have you ever wondered why we use the expression "selling like hotcakes"? Or how about "spill the beans"? There are many fascinating and funny stories about the language of food -- and the food hidden in our language. Charlotte Foltz Jones has compiled a feast of her favorite anecdotes, and John O'Brien's delightfully pun-filled drawings provide the dessert. Bon appetit!
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. Obrien, John (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Artikel-Nr. 00094292624
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Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Obrien, John (illustrator). It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Artikel-Nr. 0385325754-11-1
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Obrien, John (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 3234078-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Obrien, John (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 3234079-20
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0385325754I4N10
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0385325754I4N00
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G0385325754I3N00
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Anbieter: AnimaLeser*Antiquariat, Leipzig, Deutschland
Hardcover. Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Sehr gut. Obrien, John (illustrator). 1. Auflage. Nice copy of the first edition in 1999 by Delacorte Press New York, hardcover + paper jacket, the 87 pages are intact and not marred by notes, highlighting or dog-ears, the book contents some pictures in black & white, they are only slight signs of use. »Baked Alaska, melba toast, hush puppies, and coconuts. You'd be surprised at how these food names came to be () Charlotte Foltz Jones has compiled a feast of her favorite anecdotes: historical facts, amusing legends, and amazing bits of trivia« (quote from the cover's blurb) For more information please see photos. Shipping from Germany, shipping fees apply. (The shipping costs are adjusted to the current shipping price.) Please pay in advance for books and offers (book price + postage) over 10 Euros, thank you. // Sehr gutes Exemplar der 1. Auflage 1999 bei Delacorte Press New York, Hardcover in ordentlichem Schutzumschlag, 87 Seiten in fester Bindung, keine Textanstreichungen, Einträge, Beschädigungen oder Verschmutzungen, nur leichte Gebrauchsspuren, sehr gut als Geschenkbuch geeignet, zahlreiche Schwarz-Weiß-Illustrationen enthalten, Sprache: Englisch. Das Buch erklärt die Herkunft von Speisennamen mit Anekdoten und historischen Tatsachen. Näheres zum Inhalt siehe Fotos. Bitte um Vorkasse bei Angeboten (Buchpreis + Versandkosten) ab 10 Euro, vielen Dank! Die angezeigten pauschalen Portokosten ins Ausland werden den jeweiligen aktuellen Versandpreisen je nach Gewicht der Sendung angepasst. Artikel-Nr. 01-1270
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