Puss Reboots: Blog: February 2008: Food on Books

#47: Food on Books: 02/27/08

My theme this week is "Food on Books." Six of these are children's books. the rest are not. All of these books are ones I've reviwed. Click on the title to read the review.

1. Imaginative Still Life by Moira Huntly.

Apples and pears.

2. The Fattening of America by Eric Finkelstein and Laurie Zuckerman.

A hamburger with "lettuce."

3. Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton.

No, not the animals... the apples!

4. The Boy Who Wanted to be a Fish by Le Grand.

A bag full of groceries. See the bananas and apples?

5. Hide and Ghost Seek by Carol Thompson.

Pumpkins!

6. Little Pea by Amy Krause Rosenthal

Peas.

7. How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague.

Meat loaf.

8. Never Nosh a Matzo Ball by Sharon Kahn.

Matzo ball soup. Yummy!

9. Once Upon a Town by Bob Greene.

The basket is full of sandwiches.

10. How to be a Canadian by Will and Ian Ferguson.

Doughnut.

11. Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde.

Toast.

12. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser.

French fries. Given how processed they are, I'm not sure they count as food any more.

13. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! by Mo Willems.

Hot dog.

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Comment #1: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 16:48:20

Sue says:
"Some of these are making me hungry! Must be close to supper time lol! "

Comment #2: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 13:55:11

pussreboots says:
"Wow you were quick. I haven't even finished posting!"

Comment #3: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:06:21

Chelle Y. says:
"I do not think I could eat another french fry after "Fast Food Nation." Just thinking about fast food right now makes me sick."

Comment #4: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:22:10

pussreboots:
"I read Fast Food Nation all ready knowing most of what was in the book. Our local Carl's Jr. used to give tours of its back kitchen and explain how all the food was made."

Comment #5: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:28:41

SandyCarlson says:
"Sadly, No. 2 makes me want to go to McDonald's about now...Another week of great art. Thanks!"

Comment #6: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:39:28

pussreboots says:
"I haven't been to McDonald's in about a decade. I've never really liked their food."

Comment #7: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:47:28

Morgan says:
":) Never read any of those, LOL. Happy Thursday!"

Comment #8: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 14:50:18

pussreboots says:
"Now is your chance. I'm giving away my copy of The Fattening of America Entry details are here."

Comment #9: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 17:55:34

SJ Reidhead says:
"Interesting, that's for sure."

Comment #10: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:06:57

ellen b says:
"A couple of those are really peaking my interest..."

Comment #11: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:43:49

pussreboots says:
"I hope you get a chance to read them."

Comment #12: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:15:28

Hootin' Anni says:
"You know, in all my years I've never had #8...and they always look so good when I see photos of them.

My 13 this week is just thirteen new headers I made if you'd like to drop by and take one or all. They're free. lol"

Comment #13: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:42:20

pussreboots says:
"My husband's aunt makes the best matzo ball soup. It's just basically chicken soup but with dumplings made from matzo."

Comment #14: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:16:03

Nicholas says:
"I don't know any of those, but I'll be back to read the reviews of at least 2 of them. Then maybe a trip to Amazon afterwards."

Comment #15: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:49:40

pussreboots says:
"Oh do tell which ones you get."

Comment #16: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:20:38

Briggie says:
"I haven't had fast food since June 2007 when I had my Gastric Bypass - I miss McDonald's but don't miss the inevitable potty run 20 minutes after eating it! "

Comment #17: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:23:08

Lesley says:
"I've never read that book but those Sandra Boynton are usually really cute!"

Comment #18: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:52:19

pussreboots says:
"The Boynton books are cute stories."

Comment #19: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:32:46

Comedy Plus says:
"Well, this is very clever. I like it. Have a great TT. :)"

Comment #20: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:54:40

pussreboots says:
"I'm glad you enjoyed my list. Happy TT."

Comment #21: Wednesday, February, 20, 2008 at 19:57:18

pussreboots says:
"The short answer is "yes." I read randomly and I read based on recommendations. I'll read pretty much anything."

Comment #22: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:54:08

Susan Helene Gottfried says:
"an, you're good. You just keep spitting these puppies out.

Got 13 books about music in there somewhere, somehow?"

Comment #23: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 19:55:25

pussreboots says:
"I certainly have more than 13 music themed covers in my book collection but I don't know if I've reviewed enough to make a Thursday Thirteen. You might have to wait while I read enough books to round out my list."

Comment #24: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:01:37

Natalie says:
"I have a feeling I'd eat less if I read #12. I actually have it in our storage room somewhere, but can't get to it at the moment. I do want to read it."

Comment #25: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:12:08

pussreboots says:
"It depends on how much you already know about the fast food industry."

Comment #26: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:30:05

chuck says:
"oh no. i'm fasting. i didn't look at your list too closely. too difficult. but you know i love these book lists. i'll be back again. happy TT!"

Comment #27: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 02:29:17

pussreboots says:
"Next week's won't be food themed. "

Comment #28: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 21:42:24

Laura says:
"This seems to be a common theme...I get hungry every Thursday Thirteen! Great list! Happy T-13!"

Comment #29: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:01:32

Journeywoman says:
"I agree about fast food nation. Happy TT. "

Comment #30: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:24:00

The Happy Housewife says:
"Okay, I agree, french fries are not a food item any more. Great list, very entertaining. Happy TT "

Comment #31: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 20:22:41

pussreboots says:
"I'm glad you enjoyed the list. Thanks for stopping by."

Comment #32: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:32:17

gdaybloke says:
"Boynton FTW!"

Comment #33: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 09:49:02

pussreboots says:
"Boynton's books are always popular when I include them in a Thursday Thirteen."

Comment #34: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:38:42

YummY! (Nona) says:
"I would have never found the food on the boy who wanted to be a fish. I thought it was fish tails poking out of the bag. -grin-"

Comment #35: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:31:44

pussreboots says:
"Then I'm glad I included notes for each book."

Comment #36: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:09:13

On a Limb with Claudia says:
"I love Jasper Fforde. I think he's so funny. Have you read all of the Thursday Next books? Yay! I wanted the fattening of America to be a better book as well. sigh. Maybe we should write one??

Happy TT! :)"

Comment #37: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 09:59:10

pussreboots says:
"I haven't read the current Fforde book. I don't like the series enough to rush out and get the latest book.

For The Fattening of America I wanted more economics and less snarky parenting advice. I don't think I'm qualified to write a better book on the subject. I'm mostly a science fiction gal. "

Comment #38: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:09:19

Gwen Mitchell says:
"Cool blog - I will definitely have to come back. And you're right. French fries are not food. If only that meant they didn't count for calories. *wistful sigh*"

Comment #39: Wednesay, February, 27, 2008 at 09:40:15

pussreboots says:
"Thank you for stopping by. I hope you become a subscriber. :)"

Comment #40: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 23:57:56

Linda says:
"Mmm, french fries. ;)"

Comment #41: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 01:43:12

marcia v says:
"Have you read the series by I think it is by Diana Mott Davidson --Killer Panakes etc--"

Comment #42: Wednesday, February, 27, 2008 at 22:51:01

pussreboots says:
"I own one from the series but I haven't read it yet."

Comment #43: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 05:40:26

AnthonyNorth says:
"As an avid reader of anything, I love book reviews. Good selection here."

Comment #44: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 110:04:00

pussreboots says:
"Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed my list. Hope you stick around to read my daily reviews."

Comment #45: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 06:06:08

Pop Tart (aka Deanna) says:
"How to be a Canadian... Now there's a title worthy of investigation! (You know they are trying to take over the world lol) I'm up here and here too."

Comment #46: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:06:27

pussreboots says:
"How to be a Canadian is a very funny book. I highly recommend it."

Comment #47: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 06:22:15

Gattina says:
"Unfortunately I don't know any of these books !"

Comment #48: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:17:53

Tempest Knight says:
"I have to admit that we're a nation of fast food. Hmm..."

Comment #49: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:09:54

pussreboots says:
"Only three of the thirteen are showing fast food."

Comment #50: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:39:45

Robin says:
"I burst out laughing at the Barnyard Dance. I did think you meant the animals - I'd never even noticed there were apples on the cover LOL."

Comment #51: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:12:36

pussreboots says:
"Yay! I made you laugh. :)"

Comment #52: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:42:58

Emma Wayne Porter says:
"Have you ever seen James Lileks's Gallery of Regrettable Foods? You should check out Lileks.com. Just... don't drink anything while you're there."

Comment #53: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:15:40

pussreboots says:
"No, I haven't seen his site but I have read his Interior Desecrations."

Comment #54: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:57:32

angelle says:
"Aww a pigeon book! He's so darn cute!"

Comment #55: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:17:40

pussreboots says:
"Mo Willems's books are great. "

Comment #56: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 08:58:07

jayedee says:
"yanno, in spite of it all, i really miss those mcdonald's fries! *sigh* happy t13"

Comment #57: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:09:17

Kay says:
"I've only read the Pigeon Book and the Barnyard Dance. We love the Barnyard Dance! The Pigeon is always funny."

Comment #58: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:12:20

Jill says:
"It's funny that most of them are kid's book! They have no problem with food unlike us, adult!"

Comment #59: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:21:45

pussreboots says:
"Only six of the 13 are kids' books. So it's a fairly even selection."

Comment #60: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:23:07

storyteller says:
"You and Claudia are making me hungry this morning! Guess I'll have to make breakfast soon because coffee isn't enough after looking at tasty treats in T-13s. Hugs and blessings,"

Comment #61: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:55:08

Lori says:
"This is a way-cool TT, Puss! I like Sharon Kahn's books too, because of the bizarre Texas Jew interaction. I adore Sandra Boynton (have you her books with the CD's in them? We love them on road trips, especially.) and we have #7. Happy Thursday!"

Comment #62: Friday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:24:27

pussreboots says:
"We only have the board books, so no CDs. My car doesn't have a CD player so we wouldn't be able to use the CDs anyway on a road trip. Now that my oldest can read, he takes care of reading to my youngest when we go on road trips."

Comment #63: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:06:17

Darla says:
"Oh, clever idea! I'll have to use that for a TBR challenge someday. :)"

Comment #64: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 11:28:30

Alice Audrey says:
"It took me a minute to see the apples on Barnyard Dance"

Comment #65: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:13:15

Xakara says:
"I still need to read Fast Food Nation and The Fattening of America, while I'm still in my ever-short-lived non-fiction phase. Thanks for reminding me. :)

Happy TT

~X "

Comment #66: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:18:01

Jennifer says:
"I love Fforde's Thursday Next series.

This is a really neat idea for a 13!"

Comment #67: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 13:02:04

Kaige says:
"Another fun set of covers! I love your themed TT's, and you didn't even have to resort to a cookbook. Brava!"

Comment #68: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 10:29:37

pussreboots says:
"I haven't reviewed any cookbooks. That's why. :)"

Comment #69: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 13:55:24

TorAa Mirror says:
"Great post. I love #2: A hamburger with "lettuce.""

Comment #70: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 09:48:31

pussreboots says:
"Thanks."

Comment #71: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:15:08

Penelope Anne says:
"#7 was a big hit with my kids when they were younger."

Comment #72: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:24:28

Lori says:
"Interesting idea for a TT. The phrase,"Food on Books" was enough to make me click through and see what exactly that meant. Cool!"

Comment #73: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 14:53:48

Shelley Munro says:
"Great selection of covers. I think I need to read the story about the little pea."

Comment #74: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 12:23:48

pussreboots says:
"I highly recommend Little Pea and Rosenthal's unconventional memoir: Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life. Both are excellent."

Comment #75: Thursday, February, 28, 2008 at 15:50:07

Julia says:
"I'm always looking for children books to buy for my friend's kids. I notice the Dinosaurs book you list, and I think they would love that one. They love anything Dinosaurs :)

Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you come back soon! Have a good Thursday

Julia-Yen"