Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids

by Karl Beckstrand, Jeff Faerber (Illustrator)

Overview

A wisecracking picture book on the short (shelf) life of a rebel bunch—with 7 yummy recipes that will save families from "I'm bored" disease. While banana characters try crazy stunts and start turf wars, this cautionary cookbook comes with tasty, low-sugar recipes (including banana muffins, cookies, smoothies and pancakes). The perfect family activity, Bad Bananas facilitates easy, funny, hands-on fun. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (worldwide rights) 2011, by Karl Beckstrand, illustrated by Jeff Faerber, ages 4–12, 24-pages, 320 words (before recipes), book with African-American character, ISBN: 978-0-9776065-4-2 (physical ISBN: 978-0-9776065-1-1, LCCN: 2010910826) JUV019000

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012354907
Publisher:	Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC
Publication date:	06/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Karl Beckstrand is an eight-time published author with 16 titles online (reviews by Horn Book blog, School Library Journal, Midwest Book Review and ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, California, USA, he received a BA in journalism from BYU and is pursuing an MA in international relations from APU. Since 2004 he has run a publishing company--producing captivating stories, ads and scripts. An engaging presenter and consultant, Beckstrand has experience in high tech, public policy, radio, TV and film. He has lived abroad, been a Spanish/English interpreter, and enjoys volleyball and kayaking (usually not at the same time). Beckstrand's activity books, Spanish & bilingual books (with pronunciation guide), mystery picture books, ebooks and nonfiction stories feature minority characters and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Barnes & Noble, Border’s Books, Deseret Book, Costco, Kindle/Nook/Kobo/iBooks, Children’s Miracle Network, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, Papercrafts Magazine, LDS Film Festival, and various broadcasts. Find: “Karl Beckstrand – Author” on FB and Twitter.
Karl Beckstrand nació en San José, California. Vivió por dos años en Sudamérica y ha enseñado clases de inglés. Él obtuvo su titulo en periodismo de la Universidad de Brigham Young en Utah. Le encanta compartir historias--ha escrito ocho libros. Uno de esos es la historia real de una inmigrante que no hablaba inglés. Sus libros contienen actividades de búsqueda, de contar, o de cocinar. Muchos incluyen una guía de pronunciación en inglés y español. “Siempre intento incluir un mensaje de coraje, o del valor de compartir”, dice. Él ha escrito contenido para The Children’s Miracle Network, las revistas Biophotonics y PaperCrafts, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, el diario The Daily Universe, y la radio. Busca “Karl Beckstrand – Author” en Facebook y Twitter.

Editorial Reviews

"A sign of a good cookbook? When you get done reading it and your Loco Kid asks you to read it again! Bad Bananas by Karl Beckstrand is a read-aloud cookbook. It takes kids on the journey of what happens as a banana turns brown. They discover which recipes spare bananas from being tossed in the trash. A great gift for the next birthday party!" - Tracy Cocoran SugarLoco.com

Sugarloco.com - Tracy Cocoran

"A story, an activity book; Or is it just a rollicking romp through badness that any kid can relish? ... Faerber's illustrations ... have sticker tattoos, pierced peels and wild hair. ... Just when they seem least redeemable, Beckstrand turns their stunts into recipes, ... which parents and kids can make and enjoy together. ... Charming story." - Alison Levy, Park Slope Food Coop "Linewaiter's Gazette," Brooklyn, NY

Linewaiter's Gazette - Alison Levy

"Bizarrely funny picture book. ...Fair trade and organic labels are replaced by tattoo-like stickers proclaiming 'Del Malo,' 'Un-Organic,' or 'Dull.' -- Faerber's illustrations style the bad bananas as skate punks. Salvation appears in the form of banana-based recipes. ... Delicious. I'll take an appreciative "mmm" from The Horn Book staff any day." - Katie Bircher, "Out of the Box," Horn Book blog reviewer

Horn Book blog - Katie Bircher

"Wisecracking picture book ... While banana characters get crazy, this cookbook shares healthy recipes for everything from banana muffins to pancakes and smoothies. This is a family-fun [book] that's a story and a cookbook." - Kat Dennis, Katdenniscooking.com

Katdenniscooking.com - Kat Dennis

"Eccentric, humorous illustrations ... inspired ... fresh ... extremely funny ... Delicious, healthy and kid friendly ... recipes" – Midwest Book Review

N/A - Midwest Book Review

“Eccentric, humorous illustrations … inspired … fresh … extremely funny … Delicious, healthy and kid friendly … recipes” – Midwest Book Review

Midwest Book Review