Written by: Tim J. Myers
Illustrated by: Jess Smart Smiley
- Grade Level: 6 - 8
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Familius (September 5, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1939629217
- ISBN-13: 978-1939629210
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Tim Myers engaging and humorous storytelling technique makes you feel like you are sitting in the audience at a one-man comedian show. Whoever thought food history could be so chuckling out loud fun?With world history, healthy eating and get moving tips, and food history sprinkled throughout with “penciled” illustrations, Myers storytelling is an adventure not to be missed. The added appeal to Myers, Rude Dude is the classroom friendly lesson ideas designed around the common core standards.I honestly did not know what to expect from Myers food book and was happily surprised of his one of a kind approach to such a broad topic. Applause, applause…all around. Add Tim Myers unique book to your book collection today and you will find yourself devouring it as if it’s your favorite meal. I’m off to cook something yummy, now that the author has awakened the grumbling in my stomach!About the author: Tim J. Myers is a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and senior lecturer at Santa Clara University. His children’s books--12 out and three on the way--have won recognition from the New York Times, NPR, and the Smithsonian. He’s published over 130 poems, won a first prize in a poetry contest judged by John Updike, has two books of adult poetry out, and won a major prize in science fiction. He won the West Coast Songwriters Saratoga Chapter Song of the Year and the 2012 SCBWI Magazine Merit Award for Fiction.Find him at www.TimMyersStorySong.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TimJMyers1.
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Sounds like fun. And who doesn't like reading about food.
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Hi Lee,
DeleteThanks for stopping by. Rude Dude's Book to Food was definitely a fun read!
Best,
Donna
Healthy tips - kids need those!
ReplyDeleteAdults too, I can always do better!
DeleteI heard about this book yesterday at one of my blog stops. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the book. Cool cover.
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific word is getting out! Thanks for dropping by!
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