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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Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustratore). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Codice articolo G0385325754I3N10
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Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustratore). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Codice articolo G0385325754I3N00
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Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Obrien, John (illustratore). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.05. Codice articolo G0385325754I4N10
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Da: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Obrien, John (illustratore). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 3234078-6
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Obrien, John (illustratore). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 3234078-6
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Obrien, John (illustratore). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 3234079-20
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Da: AnimaLeser*Antiquariat, Leipzig, Germania
Hardcover. Condizione: Sehr gut. Condizione sovraccoperta: Sehr gut. Obrien, John (illustratore). 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. Codice articolo 01-1270
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Da: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Obrien, John (illustratore). Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Codice articolo 0385325754-11-1
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Da: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Obrien, John (illustratore). Codice articolo Abebooks35428
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Da: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condizione: New. Obrien, John (illustratore). In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Codice articolo Q-0385325754
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