The first paperback publication of this bestselling modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food much too much. Ages: 0-5yrs.
Alan Durant (Author) Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy, Angus Rides the Goods Train and Always and Forever to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.
He's married, with three children and lives in Brighton. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.Mei Matsuoka (Illustrator) Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 Mei Matsuoka has been in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect in 2005. Mei was on the final longlist of candidates nominated as Best New Ilustrators, and is one of the UK's most exciting newcomers to children's books.
The first paperback publication of this bestselling modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food much too much. Ages: 0-5yrs.
Alan Durant (Author) Alan Durant is the author of books for a wide age-range, from picture books such as Burger Boy, Angus Rides the Goods Train and Always and Forever to top-end teenage thrillers (Blood, Flesh and Bones). Having worked as a copywriter at Walker Books, he is now a full-time author.
He's married, with three children and lives in Brighton. He does a lot of school visits throughout the UK and abroad and also runs writing workshops.Mei Matsuoka (Illustrator) Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 Mei Matsuoka has been in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect in 2005. Mei was on the final longlist of candidates nominated as Best New Ilustrators, and is one of the UK's most exciting newcomers to children's books.
A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast food much too much!
Alan Durant has written many children's books, both picture books and fiction. He lives in Surrey with his wife and children. He also writes prize-winning poetry. Mei Matsuoko is half Japanese and graduated from Kingston College of Art in 2004. This is her first picture book.
"'A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast
food too much.'"
*Publishing News*
"Its witty rhymes and sprightly illustrations will definitely
entertain everyone."
*Evening Standard*
"Great fun!"
*Mother and Baby*
"The illustrations are fantastic, and Benny's transformation into a
burger and bun is hilarious. . . A great culinary cautionary
tale."
*myBooksmag*
"Burger Boy manages to extol the virtues of healthy eating in a
balanced way"
*Scotland on Sunday*
PreS-Gr 2-This rollicking British import takes the format of "The Gingerbread Boy" and turns it into a cautionary tale. Young Benny has never met a burger he didn't like; in fact, he will eat nothing else. After a steady diet of beef patties on a bun, he becomes one and finds himself being chased across the countryside by a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and a group of hungry boys. He is finally saved from being a sideshow attraction at a burger franchise by his wise mother, who plies him with fruits and vegetables. The story is saved from a didactic and predictable ending by the warning that Benny should take care not to eat just vegetables, lest he finds himself transformed again. The simple lines and lively colors of the acrylic and colored-pencil illustrations add to the kid appeal. A fun addition to any library collection, Burger Boy perfectly suits a picky-eater-themed storytime that includes Russell Hoban's Bread and Jam for Frances (HarperCollins, 1964) or Mary Ann Hoberman's The Seven Silly Eaters (Harcourt, 1997).-Rita Hunt Smith, Hershey Public Library, PA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
"'A tongue-in-cheek modern fable about a little boy who likes fast
food too much.'" * Publishing News *
"Its witty rhymes and sprightly illustrations will definitely
entertain everyone." * Evening Standard *
"Great fun!" * Mother and Baby *
"The illustrations are fantastic, and Benny's transformation into a
burger and bun is hilarious. . . A great culinary cautionary tale."
* myBooksmag *
"Burger Boy manages to extol the virtues of healthy eating in a
balanced way" * Scotland on Sunday *
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