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The Girl Who Ate Books

Author : Nilanjana Roy

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 358 pages

File Size : 44,9 MB

Release : 2016-01-10

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 9350297124

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A unique collection of essays from one of India's best-loved critics From Bankimchandra Chatterjee to G.V. Desani to Vikram Seth, Indian writing in English has come a long way over the last hundred years. And Nilanjana Roy - voracious eater of books and sharpest of critics - has taken stock of it all. One of India's most widely read journalists, Roy has been writing reviews, columns, essays and features for over two decades. The Girl Who Ate Books revisits the best of these occasional pieces and weaves them together with a set of new personal essays. From early memories of living in a house made of books to encounters with men and women who hoarded books to the author's first taste of the printed word, this is a memoir of reading, loving and living with books like no other. Bringing together writers across generations - from the obscure Sake Dean Mahomet to the mischievous Khushwant Singh to the fiery Arundhati Roy - The Girl Who Ate Books gives us a ringside view of the theatre of Indian writing in English over several decades, and especially the last two. Written in the author's understated but unfailingly elegant style, this is an essential collection for those who live to read and read to live.



Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything

Author : Melissa de la Cruz

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 35,74 MB

Release : 2022-08-16

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 133886274X

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A silly, laugh-out-loud read-aloud picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz! Once upon a time, in the middle of a group of seven thousand happy islands named after King Philip of Spain, there lived a lady named Dona Esmeralda. She had a big bouffant hairdo and was much smaller than you. And she was always hungry... And so begins the wickedly hilarious tale of one very old, but very stylish little lady who loves to eat, but can only find the ooey, gooey, mushy, smelly leftovers of naughty children to nosh on. But what happens when Dona Esmeralda finds out about all the tasty treats that children do eat? Hold on to your hairdos as Esmeralda eats everything in sight in a cumulative read-aloud inspired by stories from author Melissa de la Cruz's childhood in the Philippines!



The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

Author : Jen Campbell

Publisher : Thames & Hudson

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 33,14 MB

Release : 2021-11-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0500777837

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Jen Campbell's collection of terrifyingly gruesome tales lends a modern edge to fairy tale collections for young readers. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of fairy tale history, Campbell's stories undo the censoring, gender stereotyping and twee endings of more modern children's fairy tales, to return both classic and little-known stories to their grim versions, whilst celebrating a diverse range of characters. Featuring 14 short stories from around the globe, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is illustrated in a contemporary style by Canadian comic artist Adam de Souza. De Souza's brooding illustrations are a highly original blend of 19th-century Gothic engravings and moody film noir graphic novels. Beautifully produced in a hardback format with a rose gold ribbon marker, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a truly thrilling gift.



There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books!

Author : Lucille Colandro

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 26,48 MB

Release : 2012-11-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545512700

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There was an old lady who's ready for school!That lovely old lady has returned just in time for the first day of school. Now she's swallowing items to make the very best of her first day back. And just in time for the bus... With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of the classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for the first day of school!



The Girl Who Ate Everything: Easy Family Recipes from a Girl Who Has Tried Them All

Author : Christy Denney

Publisher : Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Page : 518 pages

File Size : 47,45 MB

Release : 2023-02-02

Category : Cooking

ISBN : 1462108571

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Five hungry kids, a husband in the NFL, and staying in shape—popular blogger Christy Denney has her work cut out for her in the kitchen. Her solution? Simple, quick, and mouthwatering recipes. The Girl Who Ate Everything compiles all of Christy’s favorite tried and true recipes, as well as brand new and equally tasty ones created just for this book. From Chicken Pot Pie Crumble to Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake, these recipes will have your family begging you for more!



There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!

Author : Lucille Colandro

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 46,29 MB

Release : 2012-11-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545507480

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Book Description

Here's the newest twist on the familiar tale of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.I don't know why she swallowed some snow.Perhaps you know.This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!



Scrumptious from the Girl Who Ate Everything

Author : Christy Denney

Publisher : Shadow Mountain

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 29,90 MB

Release : 2021-11-02

Category :

ISBN : 9781629729336

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In this new cookbook, Christy Denney, the blogger behind "The Girl Who Ate Everything," shares her favorite recipes for busy families from Blueberry Croissant Puffs for Sunday brunch, to one-pan dinners like Pizza Chili, to feeding a crowd for gameday with Blooming Onion Bread or Cowboy Caviar.



There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat!

Author : Lucille Colandro

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 41,10 MB

Release : 2012-09-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545507510

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This spooky twist on the wildly popular "There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly" is perfect for fun Halloween reading!What won't this old lady swallow? This time around, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu! This Halloween-themed twist on the classic "little old lady" books will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it!



Nora

Author : Andrew Weale

Publisher : Andersen Press (UK)

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 31,55 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781849393829

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A hilarious cautionary tale with a twist, brilliantly illustrated by the multi-award winning Aliens in Underpants artist, Ben Cort. Nora Fattima Buffet is an incredible greedy guts, who will eat anything at all, and who gets herself into a spot of bother as a result. But just when it looks as if she is about to get her comeuppance, Nora has the last laugh! From the Hardcover edition.



There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Chick!

Author : Lucille Colandro

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 30,58 MB

Release : 2012-09-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545507537

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A wacky new Easter version of the classic "There Was an Old Lady" song!This time, the hungry old lady swallows a chick, some straw, an egg, some candy, a basket, and a bow! And just as she's hopping and skipping along, who should she meet but the Easter Bunny! Watch what happens when she trips, with amazing results!With rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page--a fun story for Easter!