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Frankenstein Makes Us Laugh
Frankenstein Makes a family laugh & appreciate poetry
great job
Great Read!

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
Adam Rex
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152057668

Book Description

Being a monster isn't all frightening villagers and sucking blood. Monsters have their trials, too. Poor Frankenstein's cupboard is bare, Wolfman is in need of some household help, and it's best not to get started on Dracula’s hygiene issues. What could be scarier?

Nineteen hilarious poems delve into the secret lives of the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Bigfoot, Godzilla, and others. In a range of styles that pay homage to everyone from Charles Schulz to John James Audubon, the monstrously talented Adam Rex uncovers horrific--and clever--truths you won't want to miss.

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Very, Very Good!.......2007-05-23

This long titled book is a collection of Adam Rex's short rhyming tales about the classic monsters. Hard core fan critics of particular monsters may well point out that Frankenstein was actually the scientist who created the monster but obviously referring to the creature as Frankenstein's Monster would make the rhyming hard and increase the already lengthy title of this book as well so I don't think we should be too picky. Adam Rex has also drawn spectacular colour illustrations on every page which are full of detail. You'll even find miniature rhyming verses and picture references to other monsters within such as The Invisible Man on a milk carton with the words Have You Seen Me? being carried by the Hunchback of Notre Dame in the rhyme about that character.

Horror's classic characters who have tales inside include Griffin from H.G. Well's story The Invisible Man. Frankenstein's monster from Mary Shelley's classic tale. The Creature of the Black Lagoon, Phantom of the Opera (he must have been the author's favourite as he has a few stories within), Witches, Wolfman (well his best friend's letter to him anyway), Count Dracula, The Mummy, Yeti, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr Jekyll, Zombies, Bigfoot, Godzilla and the most terrifying monster of all - the Dentist!

This is a very entertaining and funny book. The illustrations mean it will appeal to children as well as adults.

Frankenstein Makes Us Laugh.......2007-04-13

I bought this for my seven year old son who is NOT a poetry fan, and he LOVES it. He even asked if he could take it to school and read his favorite poem, The Creature from the Black Lagoon Doesn't Wait an Hour Before Swimming, out loud to his class. This is a boy who is not a fan of oral reading, ESPECIALLY in front of his classmates! He and I also get the Phantom of the Opera songs stuck in our heads, and walk around singing "There was a phantom had a song and BINGO was its name-o," and "All around the Opera House the Phantom throws a tantrum. The song won't die -- he doesn't know why. "Stop!" goes the Phantom."

All three of my kids enjoy the poems and pictures in this book, but I think it particularly appeals to boys who might otherwise not be very interested in poetry. (I have previously bought books of outer space poems and transportation poems for my son, and he was not interested in them at all.)

I will buy this book as a gift for several other kids!

Frankenstein Makes a family laugh & appreciate poetry.......2007-02-27

We borrowed this book from our town library for our children ages 7-12. Ben 2nd grade, Jack 3rd grade and Geneva 6th grade LOVED THIS BOOK! Parents that watched those 60's monster movie classics will love how those monsters all appear in this book of hilarious poems. The boys especially liked the Phantom of the Opera poem set to B-I-N-G-O.
There was a phantom had a song, and BINGO was it's name-o. B-I-N-G-O See? I told you so. B-I-N-G-O By jingo! What a lame-o.
It bugged the Phantom all night long. He never was the same-o. (clap) His cheeks don't show, (clap) if they did though, (clap) we'd see them glow flamingo pink with shame-o.
At least the phantom knows it's wrong, It caused him to proclaim-o,
(clap)(clap)"I'll have no...(clap)(clap)peace, and so...(clap)(clap) I'll just go and haunt a bingo game-o."
Classic poetry, not, but a lot of family fun and reading enthusiasm, so. I brought this book to the computer to write my review and the kids took it to run off and read it and laugh over. What more do you want from a children's book? We are buying this book as a gift to our school library and also friends' birthdays. Parents will appreciate the joy this book brings to their kids.

great job.......2007-02-15

Well done. I recieved the book in about three days and the quality is great. I now prefer Amazon over paying a fortune at Barnes abd Nobel and Borders.

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Great Read!.......2007-02-09

My five year old son LOVES this book. The picture are amazing. He is a big monster fan, and we have checked this book out at the library multiple times. Look for the phantom of the opera parts! If you like this book, also read "Making Friends With Frankenstein" and "Monster Goose". This book is cute and entertaining. Well written and very well illustrated.

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must read
Perfect Boy Book
What a rotten brother!
A funny book
Gross and Funny.........

Sam's Sandwich
David Pelham
Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0525447512

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must read.......2007-01-10

All little kids should have this book read to them. There is a surprise on every page. Just make sure that if your little one makes you a sandwich you should check it for live creatures before eating.

Perfect Boy Book.......2005-04-14

I just finished reading this one for the bizillionth time to my fourth son, who is six. All four of my boys have loved this book, especially between ages 5-9. The illustrations are super real, and the popups are cleverly engineered in descending layers of a sandwich. My boys love to squeal at each disgusting tiny vermin that has been added to the sandwich Sam is making for his annoying sis. We have Sam's Snack, and Sam's Cake, also, but this is our favorite.

What a rotten brother!.......2005-02-20

I Love, Love, Love this book! It was given to my son when he was born by a good friend of mine, and while one might think an infant is too young to appreciate a book like this...he was completely enthralled! He is now 6 months old, and loves to hear me read the rhyming text and likes to pick up the flaps to reveal the nasty "surprises" Sam has left for his sister. A great book for kids and really fun for adults as well.

A funny book.......2003-03-29

I remember this book from when I was little and liked the details of how Sam tricked his sister with the sandwich. I once wrote in all the answers to the words(giving away all the answers) that before I gave the book away I had to cross the written-in answers out.
That story was long, but I used to have it all memorized.

Gross and Funny................2001-09-30

Sam's makes his sister a special sandwich by slipping in little surprises such as snails and caterpillars. The book is shaped like a sandwich and each page is an ingredient (lettuce, tomatoes, eggs....) which open with flaps to show the surprise. My first graders think this book is hilarious and want me to read it practically on a daily basis.

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The Giant Jam Sandwich
Nothing better than a jam sandwich!
I loved this book when I was a child, now my little girl loves it too!
The Giant Jam Sandwich
A UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL BOOK - THIS IS GOOD STUFF

The Giant Jam Sandwich (Sandpiper Book)
John Vernon Lord , and Janet Burroway
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0395442370

Book Description

Four million wasps invade Itching Down, so the villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap them.

Customer Reviews:

The Giant Jam Sandwich.......2007-03-12

This is a wonderful rhyming book fun to read and kids love it. This is the second one I have given away.

Nothing better than a jam sandwich!.......2007-03-08

I got this book at our local library book sale. It quickly became a bedtime favorite due to its rhythm and rhyme. A truly small-town problem with a truly small-town solution. What a delight! The best 25 cents I ever spent!

I loved this book when I was a child, now my little girl loves it too!.......2007-02-11

What can I say? This is an enchanting, beautifully rhymed book with fabulous pictures. I know it off by heart and my little girl wants me to read it to her over and over again.

The Giant Jam Sandwich.......2007-01-23

A delightful story of how a small English town survives an attack of wasps by concocting a trap in the form of a giant jam sandwich - just what wasps would love. It's told in rhyme with wonderful images - a fun story that children love.

A UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL BOOK - THIS IS GOOD STUFF.......2006-10-06

I love this work. I first ran across it in 1972, read it to my grandchildren and have used it in the class room. This is the story of a town that is overrun with wasps. It is a story about what the town did about it. They built a giant, and I mean a GIANT Strawberry Jam Sandwich! The verse as written by Janet Burroway is truely good, catchy and funny. The story, text and illustration are of a very high quality. Kids love this one and it is a fun book to read to the kids for the adult reader. There was obviously a lot of work that went into this book and a lot of thought. It shows. Recommend this one quite highly.

The Big Book of Vegetarian: More Than 225 Recipes for Breakfasts, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Main Dishes, Sides, Breads, and Desserts (Big Book (Chronicle Books))

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Excellent modern American vegetarian cookbook for home
Vegetarian Cookbook
Thumbs UP
A great addition to your cookbook collection!
All levels of vegetarians will appreciate this collection

The Big Book of Vegetarian: More Than 225 Recipes for Breakfasts, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Main Dishes, Sides, Breads, and Desserts (Big Book (Chronicle Books))
Kathy Farrell-Kingsley
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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ASIN: 0811841162

Book Description

An essential cookbook for vegetarians and vegans, this is the latest in the best-selling Big Book series. And you don't even have to be vegetarian -- just hungry -- to enjoy it. With the abundance of fresh, interesting vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes found in today's markets, variety is now the spice of life for vegetarians too. This fabulous cookbook, overflowing with more than 225 recipes for cooking healthfully and creatively, is a one-stop guide to making the most of seasonal produce. From Eggs Florentine and Parmesan Pesto Sticks with Red Pepper Aioli to Thai Coconut Curry and Saffron Risotto Primavera, the recipes here are hearty and satisfying. This is the best kind of food -- great for everyday and sophisticated enough to please all palates. Add a chapter on meal planning, including handy sample menus, plus sources for unusual ingredients and this big book becomes a big must-have for any home cook, whatever kind of --vore they may be.

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Excellent modern American vegetarian cookbook for home.......2005-12-13

I received this book as a present, and I am very pleasantly surprised by this book. This book contains modern and creative twists on traditional American dishes as well as other food of ethnic origin making its way into mainstream. All the dishes I've made from it have turned out to be very delicious, the steps are simple to follow, and most of the ingredients are available at well-stocked supermakets. I was surprised how many things I used to have to buy can be made so easy with so little time or effort. This was what I had hoped my Moosewood cookbook would be, but this book actually succeeds because of it is more focused, placing emphasis on beauty through simplicity rather than purely just inventiveness.
Another part I really like about this book is that it actually contain a decent breakfast section. From now on I no longer have to rely on omlettes or toast for breakfast, but instead I can have banana french toast, different muffins, etc.
The recipes here are very straightforward, so they are suitable for most levels of cooks. The only possible drawback is that there are no pictures (though you won't need them), and there are no directions on preparation techniques, so I would suggest this book for those with at least some rudimentary kitchen skills.

Vegetarian Cookbook.......2005-11-11

Great cookbook, has trendy new way to look at origional ingredients.
Made Tomato Bisque today.... Yumm..

Thumbs UP.......2005-09-13

This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I have been vegetarian for many years and I am an avid cook, and this book has provided nothing but perfect food, without meat, every time I have used it. The salads are great, the breakfast foods are great, the entrees are great. You name it, in this book, it's all good.
The recipes are well-tested and well-written recipes. A must have.

A great addition to your cookbook collection!.......2005-08-16

This is an excellent cookbook, lots of variety, well-written, visually pleasing...definitely a good choice for anyone who appreciates easy-to-prepare, delicious recipes.

All levels of vegetarians will appreciate this collection.......2005-03-11

The Big Book Of Vegetarian: More Than 225 Recipes For Breakfast, Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, Main Dishes, Sides, Breads, And Desserts showcases recipes for vegetarian fare that ranges from breakfasts and sandwiches to main dishes and breads, presenting variations on the usual meat favorites, hearty main courses, and vegan dishes throughout. All levels of vegetarians will appreciate this detailed collection, written by the former food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine. No color photos; but the easy dishes and clear instructions don't need 'em.

Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book: The Best Sandwiches Ever--from Thursday Nights at Campanile

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...Two sticks of exotic butter
please disregard review entitled "I guess anybody can publish..."
A complicated way to get fat
One step further in redefining my palate
And the cookies are to die for!

Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book: The Best Sandwiches Ever--from Thursday Nights at Campanile
Nancy Silverton , and Teri Gelber
Manufacturer: Knopf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375412603
Release Date: 2002-10-08

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When Nancy Silverton began serving sandwiches one night a week at Campanile, her and husband Mark Peel’s award-winning restaurant, she envisioned a laid-back and intimate evening when she’d be able to relax, chat with customers, and have some fun devising new and creative recipes. Well, she hasn’t had much time to relax: Sandwich Night became one of Campanile’s busiest nights, a vastly popular weekly tradition in Los Angeles and the place to be on Thursdays. And since then, sandwiches have become the latest craze to hit the American food scene.

The reason for Sandwich Night’s success is easy to understand: the sandwiches are incredible. They’re gourmet meals that happen to sit on bread, the furthest thing away from the boring old sandwiches that we usually content ourselves with. Instead of PB&J or tuna salad, how about Braised Artichokes, Ricotta, and Mint Pesto with Pine-Nut Currant Relish? Or Eggplant, Seared Tuna, and Anchoïade? Or even Bacon, Avocado, and Watercress? These open-faced sandwiches are innovative dishes that taste wonderful, look beautiful, and are perfect for entertaining.

The closed-faced sandwiches are delicious new takes on well-loved standards like the Croque Monsieur, the Monte Cristo, the Reuben, and, of course, everyone’s favorite, the Classic Grilled Cheese. Also included are Nancy’s creative sort-of sandwiches—Fondue the Swiss Way, Snackbreads, and Skewered Mozzarella—and tea sandwiches, wonderful creations that will banish memories of limp watercress and insipid egg salad forever. As if this isn’t enough, there are the mouthwatering sandwich cakes and cookies, like the Open-Faced Berry Brioche Sandwich, Chocolate Cake Club Sandwich, and Almost Oreos.

There are recipes for some truly addictive bar snacks, like Cheese Fritters and Candied Spicy Walnuts, to serve before the meal. And there are also recipes for tantalizing spreads and condiments that go well beyond the ordinary. Finally, for the cook who wants to make everything from scratch, Nancy has included recipes for different breads, from Brioche to Hot Dog Buns, based on those from her world-famous La Brea Bakery.

Written in Nancy’s charming, down-to-earth style, these recipes are versatile and easy to follow. As good to look at as they are to eat, these sandwiches offer a new, creative solution to entertaining and will be a valuable addition to the home cook’s repertoire. The result: Sandwich Night is sure to be a hit in your home, too.

Customer Reviews:

...Two sticks of exotic butter.......2006-07-01

WARNING: Consuming sandwiches created from recipes in this book will leave you in the poor house and kill you. The average cost of one is ~$30 and contains 150 grams of fat! Buy a Panini maker and use the enclosed 10-page recipe book--A cost effective, lower fat alternative.

please disregard review entitled "I guess anybody can publish...".......2005-10-21

firstly, i want to say that Nancy Silverton is a brillant baker. this book is not for people looking for quick sandwich ideas. i mean, why bother buying a book of sandwich ideas that aren't special? rather, it's a book that attempts to introduce impressive sandwiches to the menu designed to impress, and to inspire the reader to try different flavour combinations in a friendly but tired vehicle like a sandwich.

anyway, i wanted to mention that a review above roasts Ms. Silverton for supposedly not knowing what a croque madame is but the reviewer was grossly misinformed. a croque madame does traditionally include a fried egg, not chicken. in america and the UK, for whatever reasons, the traditional croque madame has transformed in a croque monsieur with chicken instead of ham, but, according to the Larousse Gastronomique, Ms. Silverton was 100% correct. which makes that review incorrect, in addition to being petty and snotty.

A complicated way to get fat.......2005-06-15

I read through this book in an effort to put a little healthy variety into my lunches. This definitely was not the book for me.
This book is for the gourmet who has the time and resources to put in hours making a SANDWICH. To begin with, it's a good idea to have a special sandwich cooker. Then, many of the ingredients would require scavanger hunts at speciality stores, or even mail order.
Most of the recipes require cooking many ingredients, and sometimes preparations may begin days in advance. And, healthy they are not. Many come with liberal dousings of butter, highly salted meats, eggs, and many other fat-laden ingredients.
A great jazz musician once said anyone can make the simple complex; it takes genius to make the complex simple. Let's just say simplicity is not Silverton's strong point.
I'm sure there are many tasty recipes here if you have the time to scout for the ingredients and hours in preparation for a little meal on a piece of bread; and you are willing to subject your body to highly salted and fat-laden foods to make a SANDWICH, this book is for you. But, I'd rather just eat a Big Mac. Couldn't be any worse for you.
Frankly, with my limited time, I prefer to keep my sandwiches simple and put my energies into making real meals.I gave it an extra star because the photography is good.
Nick Sullivan
(...)

One step further in redefining my palate.......2005-01-14

I love cooking, in a real serious aficionado kind of way. A few months ago, I became obsessed with sandwiches and I bought this book . At first when I got it, I started reading it and became a little "are you out of your mind" but then decided to give it a chance. I made the Fried oyster sandwiches, the monte cristo, the remoulade sauce and bagna cauda (relatively easy recipes) and WOW, I was hooked. I guess my problem at first was that I supposed I was buying a Subway or Quizons do it at home book but was I wrong. These sandwiches are top of the notch gourmet food for a refined and balanced eating experience. Atention to detail is essential and most of the recipes require a lot of pre preparation beforehand for the final assembly (culprit to my initial drawback). The desserts are dazzling (I tried the Not Nutterbutter cookies and the Blums Crunch cake) and I hold this book now amongst my most treasured ones. If you love fine food, don't mind slaving a little for a worth while dazzling finale, buy this book, it will change your outlook on sandwiches forever.........

And the cookies are to die for!.......2004-04-21

I picked up this book because I have baked from Nancy's La Brea Bread Book before and I love her attention to detail. But what sold me was the recipe that the book fell open to:
"Not Nutter Butters". When I read that this was her take on a Girl Scout Cookie that the entire family loves, I just had to check it out.

The cookie was everything I hoped for and even more work than I expected. But worth every hour of it. Now onto "Almost Oreos" for the chocolate lovers in the clan.

Oh, and the sandwiches....simply amazing! Nancy has done it again.

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Very Good, But Not Consistent Enough
who took my marbles?
An inviting, wonderful story
A fun children's mystery. Good characters, good plot

Mystery at the Club Sandwich
Doug Cushman
Manufacturer: Clarion Books
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ASIN: 0618419691

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Lola Gale has lost her marbles. Literally. Nick Trunk, private investigator, has been hired to find them. He's a very good detective, but this case is a tough nut to crack. The only clues are an ostrich feather and lots of peanut butterdelicious peanut butter. Will Nick be able to solve this sticky crime? Monochromatic illustrations give this hilarious whodunit the dramatic feel of an old black-and-white movie, while endearing animals characters, plentiful P.I. and peanut puns, and a suspenseful but-not-too-hard-to-follow mystery make this a crime story that's hard to put down.

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Very Good, But Not Consistent Enough.......2005-05-25

Very Good, But Not Consistent Enough
Boasting a title more clever than its story, "Mystery at the Club Sandwich" pays homage to the mysteries of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. The black and white illustrations (against an appealing silvery-white background) the clipped language, and the tough-guy stance all parody the "noir" films and books of the 1940's, and much of it is funny and clever. Unfortunately, Doug Cushman doesn't quite sustain the noir sensibility throughout the book, and the parody flattens somewhat after a promising beginning.

The opening scene is taken from the Bogart version of "The Maltese Falcon." Detective Nick Trunk, an elephant with a slight resemblance to Lee J. Cobb, encounters a pretty, fur-laden kitten in his office. While the private eye's digs aren't shabby enough, there's some angled reflection on the wall, and his client has some `lip' on her:

"One morning, the door to my office opened. In walked a beautiful lady. She looked like trouble.
`My name is Trouble,' she said. `Maggie Trouble. Are you Nick Trunk?"
`That's my name,' I said."

Lola explains --in direct, short sentences-- a nicely convoluted story about how her employer, singer Lola Gale, lost her marbles. Real marbles (for good luck). Trunk replies "I will take your case," but like any two-bit detective he wants his payment up front. The elephant works for peanuts. (He will settle for peanut brittle, however). Witty, clever, and smartly written satire.

The authenticity begins to evaporate when Trunk meets Gale, who looks more like Ms. Dumont in the Marx Brothers movies than a femme fatale. She's staid-looking, with real pearls, and an upscale air. Opportunities for noirish illustrations and biting dialogue give way to a more pedestrian mystery exploring clues, questioning multiple suspects--and repeating jokes and puns about peanut butter. Only the chef (a bespeckled pig) and a walrus working at a diner look like character actors from the films this book tries to emulate. A few clues and an insight later, the mystery is solved, with a final page exploding with puns.

Although Cushman's draws well, and he includes some interesting dialogue and characters, the spoof just doesn't feel authentic enough. A better satire would include and parody more noir elements in a manner that would appeal to a wider age range. Cushman does a good job with some of these ingredients: The snappy dialogue, the drawings of the pig, the walrus, and Lola, the contours of the diner, and, later, a more messy detective office. However, the lighting, the characters (especially Nick Trunk), the names, and much of the whole "look" and tone are not consistently authentic. Younger kids aren't going to get all of the film noir allusions without the help of an older reader. Therefore, the author--more so than in other books--has two audiences, kids and adults, and adults' knowledge of the genre should be satisfied. Still, the book is often snappy, and the kitchen and diner "scenes," and Trunk (when drawn looking weary)fit the style. When the elements are there, there's the possibility of discussion with your younger audience.

Generally speaking, the noir film/book parody is just too easy and overdone. It requires meticulous attention to the details, exploiting them in as many clever ways as possible. While I enjoyed the book, and kids will like the humor and the mystery, it was ultimately a bit disappointing. Note: As mentioned by others, the book is dedicated to "Sam, Phil,and Dashiell": Only the latter is a mystery writer, Sam and Phil refer, as fans know, to the fictional heroes Sam Spade and Phillip Marlowe.

who took my marbles?.......2005-04-10

Lola Gale is a famous singer who has lost he lucky marbles. She hires Nick Truck who is an elephant and detective to find them. Nick collects clues and tries to find out who has taken the marbles. The book includes lots of word play along the way! The book has a twist at the end you will never guess who has taken the marbles and why!

The books illustrations were done in black and white. Most kids will not be drawn to this book due to the lack of color.

This is a good book for kids who enjoy mysteries. They can read it and try to solve the mystery before Nick Trunk does!

An inviting, wonderful story.......2005-02-03

The very young may not readily understand the meaning of the film noir black and white drawings in Mystery At The Club Sandwich: this caveat aside, it's an inviting, wonderful story of one Nick Trunk, Private Detective, who is the only one to help foxy singer Lola regain her lost marbles. Nick's efforts at solving a sticky crime prove hilarious; especially to picturebook readers with some reading and critical thinking skills behind them.

A fun children's mystery. Good characters, good plot.......2004-09-30

Written in the style of an old Phillip Marlow detective story but for young children, Mystery at the Club Sandwich is a great story with plenty of amusing word play. Even the pictures are black-and-white like the old movie series. It is the story of Club Sandwich singer Lola Gale (a fox) who lost her marbles - her six lucky marbles. It is up to Nick Trunk (an elephant) to solve the mystery and locate her marbles. With only the clues of a peanut butter smudge and an ostrich feather it will be a hard case to solve. Join Nick Trunk as he investigates the magician entertainer, the cook, and even Ms. Gale's personal employee seeking to solve the crime. Wonderfully written entertainment for adults and children Mystery at the Club Sandwich is a highly recommended book for young children.

The Breadman's Healthy Sandwich Book: Learn to Make More Than 65 Delicious, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Sandwiches

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Breadman's Healthy Sandwich Book by George Burnett

The Breadman's Healthy Sandwich Book: Learn to Make More Than 65 Delicious, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Sandwiches
George Burnett
Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co
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Breadman's Healthy Sandwich Book by George Burnett.......2003-11-08

I LOVE this book! We just bought 5 more copies to give as gifts!
It has breads, sandwiches, and soup recipes. All flavorful and healthy! My copy is so worn from use and notes I will be ordering another! This should be reprinted, it should do better at this time with people going back to basics for health and money!

Curse of the Bologna Sandwich, The (Melvin Beederman, Superhero)

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The Cure for Relunctant Readers!
Teacher's Grade: A-
New Superhero

Curse of the Bologna Sandwich, The (Melvin Beederman, Superhero)
Greg Trine
Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0805078363
Release Date: 2006-05-30

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Melvin loves fighting crime in Los Angeles, until the McNasty Brothers, the baddest guys of all, start robbing banksand Melvins superpowers mysteriously disappear. Enter Candace, a third-grade actress with some surprising new talents. Once they team up, nothing can beat these partners in uncrime. Nothing but bologna, that is . . .

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The Cure for Relunctant Readers!.......2007-06-06

I read to my 8-year-old son every night, and Melvin Beederman is the first character who has my child begging for more reading time. He loves these books! We've read the entire series now and enjoyed every minute - my child even wants to reread them all. If your son hates to read, or thinks most books are boring, you will be thrilled with the Melvin Beederman series. These books are funny, engaging and appealing to boys, but they are not crude. (Moms and dads will actually enjoy reading these books out loud.) Highly recommended for relunctant readers!

Teacher's Grade: A-.......2006-07-26

I'm going into my 13th year teaching second grade, and I'm always on the lookout for new books that will appeal to my reluctant readers and get them excited to read. The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich is just that kind of book. With funny pictures, action-packed chapters, and lots of references to underwear and other silly things, the kids in my class will be fighting to get ahold of this book. If there were a Newbury Award given to books for drawing in new readers, this book would be a finalist.

New Superhero.......2006-07-09

Recently graduated from Superhero Academy, Melvin Beederman is assigned to Los Angeles by Headmaster Spinner. As an orphan who was left on the steps of the Academy, Melvin doesn't have a family to go home to -- or a house to live in. Since finding a headquarters to operate out of is one of the first things he's supposed to do according to the Superheroes' Code, he takes up residence in an abandoned tree house and goes out at once to fight crime. During that pursuit, he ends up getting his uniform dirty and has to take it to the cleaners. His cape gets mixed up with someone else's temporarily, but he ends up with a new partner to help him with his crime patrols. Unfortunately, he also ends up falling victim to the nefarious plans of the evil, all-around bad guy McNasty Brothers, who have learned Melvin's secret weakness from an unofficial Melvin Beederman website. Can Melvin overcome the bad guys? Will he save the day? Readers have to turn the pages to find out!

The Melvin Beederman series presents author Greg Trine's first books. Illustrator Rhode Montijo has also written and illustrated CLOUD BOY.

THE CURSE OF THE BOLOGNA sandwich sets up the Melvin Beederman series fabulously. From Melvin's humble background, the beliefs of the superhero school, to his superhero hideout, readers get to learn out this legend-in-the-making gets his start. The writing lends itself easily to reading aloud to youngers who may be reluctant readers, and funny enough that adults doing the reading may end up chuckling again and again at Melvin's actions and the author's witty commentary. The chapters are short and concise and provide plenty of stopping areas. However most readers won't want to stop, hooked on each development of the story.

This book is recommended to anyone who loves the idea of superheroes, and to parents who love to read fun books to their kids. Kids and parents who are looking for something slightly older than the Nate the Great books but just as fun will find the Melvin Beederman series a great experience.

The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook: Recipes from the World's Nuttiest Sandwich ShopQuirk Books

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Peanutty Goodness
Good stuff!
Peanut, Peanut Butter...Jelly!
Peanut Buffer & Co Cookbook is a pnutty read!!

The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook: Recipes from the World's Nuttiest Sandwich ShopQuirk Books
Lee Zalben
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Book Description

In 1998, a cozy Greenwich Village caf named Peanut Butter & Co. was born with a menu consisting entirely of peanut butter creations. The restaurant was an instant hit, with features on Good Morning America and Nightline, and profiles in Time, Newsweek, and the New York Times. People liked their peanut butter so much that it's now available in gourmet shops and grocery stores around the United States.

Now proprietor and restaurateur Lee Zalben is spreading the joy of peanut butter with The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook. Here are more than 80 gooey recipes for everything from decadent desserts (Four-Layer Peanut Butter Honey Cake) to delicious, nutritious snacks (Baked Apples with Peanut Butter) and sensational entr es (Peanut Butter Pad Thai). Of course, no peanut butter cookbook would be complete without sandwiches here are recipes from the traditional (The Lunch Box Special) to the deliciously daring (Peanut Butter BLT).

With full-color photographs and tons of quirky statistics, The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook is sure to answer every peanut butter craving!

Customer Reviews:

Peanutty Goodness.......2007-06-04

This book cleary states it is for peanut butter lovers only. And they're right, if you don't like peanut butter, you have no business getting this book, though that much is obvious.

The recipes in this book are all very quick and easy, and most are favorites with just a peanut butter twist. Though there are some, mainly sandwhiches, which I can only reccommend for adventurous eaters to try, though most are much more kid friendly. Some recipes are quite obvious, and aren't really needed, like the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, though the book would be incomplete without it.

All of the recipes in the book use peanut butter, but some use special Peanut Butter and Co flavors, that you can buy online or at certain realtors, (a list is included.) There are also recipes on how to make the special peanut butters at home, though the recommend their own brand.

The book starts with a foreward by Jerry Seinfeild, who was of course made famous on his namesake tv show, Seinfeild. His intro seems slighty out of place, since he really has nothing to do with peanut butter, or the rest of the book, and seems to talk more about bagels then peanut butter.

The book's introduction by the author, Mr. Lee Zalben, is much more fitting, interesting, and better written, as he tells of the start, and success of Peanut Butter and Co.

There is then a section entitled Peanut Butter Basics, which is basically an endosement for buying Peanut Butter and Co products, but also gives the recipes for making your own versions of their peanut butters. There is also a somewhat interesting timeline of the history of peanut butter.

The recipes are divided into five chapters.

The first chapter, Breakfast Treats, is full of baked goods and batter based breakfast dishes, including peanut butter and jelly french toast, in which the peanut butter is in the toast, and the jelly is featured in the syrup. Seven recipes are included.

Chapter two is devoted entirely to sandwiches, of which there are fourteen, ranging from the original PB&J to innovative ones such as cinnamon raisin swirl, to obscure ones such as the Elvis.

Chapter three is entitled after-school snacks, but it is almost entirely devoted to cookies, though there are other sweets included, such as; peanut butter swirl brownies and peanut butter banana bread. Twenty one recipes are included.

The next chapter features fourteen recipes for using peanut butter in entrees such as peanut butter bbq chicken, spicy peanut butter burgers, and two recipes for peanut butter soup.

Chapter five is full of desserts, featuring cakes, pies, and pastries. There are twenty-two recipes total including; peanut butter - caramel cheesecake, peanut butter and strawberry shortcake, and peanut butter - berry crumble.

At the back of the book there's a helpful list of where their products are available, though it contradicts with their website's store locator.

Lots of color photos make this fun to look at as well as to read.

Good stuff!.......2007-01-16

I got this cookbook as a gift for a friend, but I ended up copying quite a few recipes out of it before I gave it away - there is some really creative and delicious stuff in here!

Peanut, Peanut Butter...Jelly!.......2006-04-19

Do you love peanut butter? Are you looking for different ways to use peanut butter in recipes? Do you love quirky cookbooks?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, than this just might be the cookbook for you. I picked up this cookbook on a whim at my local library, and decided to see if I could find any new recipes for my peanut loving son. Included I found several great recipes including Peanut Butter Banana Bread, Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Barbecued Chicken, and Thai-Style Shrimp Skewers. Also included but not personally tested by me include the basics of making your own homemade peanut butter (with several variations), S'more Sandwich, The Elvis (yes, with bacon, bananas, and honey), Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, and Peanut Butter Tiramisu.

My only comments regarding my 3 star rating is that the cookbook might be too specialized for some, and that in order to improve, I would suggest a picture of each recipe and a spiral binding. However, the recipes included were unique, and yummy. Enjoy!

Peanut Buffer & Co Cookbook is a pnutty read!!.......2006-03-21

This book has a good foreword by Jerry Seinfeld as well as an interesting introduction by author Lee Zalben telling how he got the restaurant started. He also includes a large number of recipes he uses to make peanut butter treats. A worthwhile buy for the money!

George Schenk

Super Sandwiches: Wrap 'em, Stack 'em, Stuff 'em

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great for any young cook!

Super Sandwiches: Wrap 'em, Stack 'em, Stuff 'em
Rose Dunnington
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ASIN: 1579907814

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Whether for lunch, afternoon snacks, quick dinners, or to sate those anytime munchies, there’s nothing like a sandwich. It’s simple, delicious, and easy for kids to make—especially with this appetizing cookbook at hand. Why go for boring bologna or tired tuna when these yummy, healthy culinary creations will satisfy every kid’s appetite for food and cooking fun? And all the basics are explained, including how to sauté ingredients, grill whole sandwiches, and broil for perfect cheese melting. The lip-smacking, child-appealing sensations include Southern-style True BBQ on a bun, Sloppy Joes, and Cowboy Quesadillas with homemade Texas Caviar. Or kids can wrap it up with an Edgy Veggie combo.

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great for any young cook!.......2006-11-30

The sandwiches in this book are delicious and inventive. Each step is described fully, but not in a condescending manner. The layout is bright and exciting. I also love the way Dunnington lays out and describes needed supplies at the book's end. I think any child would enjoy working their way through the book and be inspired for further cooking!

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