Bad Bananas by Karl Beckstrand, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

(Humor, family) “Bizarrely funny" - Horn Book’s blog. A wisecracking activity book about the short (shelf) life of a bunch of bruisers—with 7 yummy recipes to save families from "I'm bored" disease. While banana cookbook characters try crazy stunts and start turf wars, this cautionary children’s tale provides easy, low-sugar recipes (including banana muffins, smoothies, cookies, and pancakes—more healthful recipes at PremioBooks). The perfect family activity, this clever fruit story facilitates tasty, funny, hands-on fun (boys and girls ages 4 – 10).320 words (before free recipes) by award-winning author Karl Beckstrand (Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery); illustrated by Jeff Faerber; African-American character; 24-page, 8"x10", soft or hard cover picture book (and ebook) for reluctant readers; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (see 4 Food Books for Kids; worldwide rights © 2011) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Black, Follett, Kindle/Amazon, iBooks, EBSCO, Ingram, Kobo, Library Direct, Mackin, OverDrive, SCRIBD, and Walmart online. LCCN: 2010910826; GAM020000, JUV050000, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV054000, JUV020000, Hard ISBN: 978-0977606542, Soft ISBN: 978-0977606511 (ebook: 978-1452415598) | Bad Bananas by Karl Beckstrand, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters