George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz (English) Paperback Book

Description: George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz, Tomie dePaola George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake—including what the first president ate for breakfast. "A delightful book . . . The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking, and a determined child".—"School Library Journal". A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Full color. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast!"The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." --Booklist"A delightful book. The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child."--The New York Times Book Review"Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information."--School Library Journal Author Biography Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award. Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people. Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Childrens Literature Legacy Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors Choice Awards. She passed away on May 14, 2017. Review Praise for George Washingtons Breakfast"A delightful book. ... The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking, and a determined child. Grandma bakes the hoecakes." —The New York Times Book Review"George Washington Allen is a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know - in this case, what his namesake ate for breakfast.. .. The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." —Booklist"Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information." —School Library Journal"The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." —Booklist "Light fare thats likely to tum up at least once in the kitchen: the recipe is given and Georges curiosity is catching." —Kirkus ReviewsNotable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies A Child Study Childrens Book Committee (Bank Street College) Childrens Book of the Year (starred selection) Long Description George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake Details ISBN0698116119 Author Tomie dePaola Short Title GEORGE WASHINGTONS BREAKFA Pages 48 Language English ISBN-10 0698116119 ISBN-13 9780698116115 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 1998 Residence NY, US Birth 1916 Audience Age 7-10 DOI 10.1604/9780698116115 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1998-02-02 NZ Release Date 1998-02-02 US Release Date 1998-02-02 UK Release Date 1998-02-02 Place of Publication New York Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Illustrator Tomie dePaola Publication Date 1998-02-02 Imprint Puffin Replaces 9780698206168 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8385735;

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