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Even Aliens Need Snacks - by Matthew McElligott (Paperback)

Even Aliens Need Snacks - by  Matthew McElligott (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the follow up to his breakout picture book, "Even Monsters Need Haircuts, " McElligott brings back the young barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In the follow up to his breakout picture book, <i>Even Monsters Need Haircuts</i>, Matthew McElligott brings back the young monster barber in a new tale where his culinary concoctions bring him galaxy-wide fame. Creating snacks that make most humans queasy, this chef has found a new clientele--aliens. Readers will delight in McElligott's gently offbeat humor and unique artistry as spaceships full of hilarious creatures line up for a taste of the intergalactic cuisine.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A tasty treat sure to please." --<i>School Library Journal, on Even Aliens Need Snacks</i> <p/>"Readers will delight in the parade of rainbow-hued, tentacled aliens lining up for 'Swiss cheese donut holes' and 'turnip-side-down cake.' Inky nocturnal backgrounds provide an excellent contrast to the glowing cast of spooky-silly creatures, and the twist ending ought to provoke giggles." --<i>Publishers Weekly, on Even Aliens Need Snacks</i> <p/>"Whimsical pairing of creatures and snacks . . . proves especially rib-tickling." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, on Even Aliens Need Snacks</i> <p/>"With the distinctive combination of the freakish and the humdrum, it's a good candidate for the stack of battered bedtime favorites." --<i>Publishers Weekly, starred review on Even Monsters Need Haircuts</i> <p/>"There is a lot of care and heart put into this package, which makes it stand out in a crowd" --<i>Booklist, on Even Monsters Need Haircuts</i> <p/>"Full of crowd appeal." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, on Even Monsters Need Haircuts</i> <p/>"McElligott is a triple threat: a sturdy storyteller, a stylish draftsman and a thoughtful wit who makes math funny." --<i>Publishers Weekly, on The Lion's Share</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>MATTHEW McELLIGOTT</b> is the author of several books for children, including <i>Even Monsters Need Haircuts, </i> <i>The Lion's Share, </i> <i>Absolutely Not, </i>and <i>Backbeard and the Birthday Suit</i>. He teaches at Sage College and also visits elementary schools around the country.<br>www.matthewmcelligott.com

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