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Eats

by (author) Marthe Jocelyn

illustrated by Tom Slaughter

Publisher
Tundra
Initial publish date
Sep 2007
Category
General, Zoology, Cooking & Food
Recommended Age
2 to 5
Recommended Grade
p to 12
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780887768200
    Publish Date
    Sep 2007
    List Price
    $19.99
  • Board book

    ISBN
    9780887769887
    Publish Date
    Feb 2010
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

With a fresh cast of animal characters — and what they eat — the creative team of Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter has produced another work in their award-winning series for very young book and art lovers.

Marthe Jocelyn’s simple concept of matching creatures — familiar and unusual — with their favorite foods is brought to life by the sparkling colors and masterfully cut paper shapes of Tom Slaughter’s illustrations; a first taste of modern art. And the surprise final picture makes a satisfying dessert.

Previous titles have received acclaim from Japan to Denmark, from France to Mexico. Enhancing a child’s visual and verbal vocabulary, Eats makes a joyful addition to the collection.

About the authors

Marthe Jocelyn is the award-winning author and illustrator of over thirty-five books for babies, kids and teens. Her illustrated books have been shortlisted for both the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. In 2009 she was the recipient of the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award for her body of work. One Red Button and One Piece of String are the result of her lifelong obsession with scraps, and her delight in surprising the reader with unexpected details. Originally from Toronto, Marthe settled in Stratford, Ontario, after a thirtyyear stretch in New York. For more information, visit www.marthejocelyn.com.

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Editorial Reviews

“top marks here for concept and execution”
The Globe and Mail
“… simple and elegant… Young readers will savor the concept while poring over the compositions.”
The Horn Book
“… an excellent introduction for those just starting to learn about relationships.”
School Library Journal

Librarian Reviews

Eats

Enjoy this feast of a book for the very young with a fresh cast of animal characters. Marthe Jocelyn’s simple concept of matching creatures with their favourite food is brought to life by the sparkling colours and masterful cut shapes of Tom Slaughter’s illustrations. Originally published in hardcover in 2007 by Tundra Books (Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008).

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2011.

Eats

In this introduction to the food chain, Marthe Jocelyn’s simple concept of matching creatures with their favourite food comes alive through the sparkling colours and masterful cut shapes of Tom Slaughter’s illustrations.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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