About this item
From wriggling chicks to jumpy kangaroos, this hilarious rhyming picture book showcases different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly, adorably beastly!Making mischief, having fun each is precious, every one. In a knoll, a hole, or nest, Mamas love their babies best.In this delightful rhyming read-aloud, author Ellen Jackson and illustrator Brendan Wenzel introduce readers to all sorts of mischievous baby animals - and the grown-ups who love them no matter what. Featuring puppies that slobber, kittens who spill, and young gorillas who won't sit still, this book is sure to resonate with beastly babies of all ages - and their exasperated moms and dads, too!
About the Author
Portland, Oregon-based food writer and cookbook author Ellen Jackson loves pie and words in equal measure. An award-winning pastry chef who combined an English degree and experience in commercial publishing with a culinary degree and 12 years in some of Portland's finest restaurant kitchens, Ellen is also a food stylist and recipe developer. Her writing, recipes and food styling have appeared in cookbooks, magazines and many national print and digital publications and marketing campaigns. Visit www.foodprintstyle.com to see examples of her work.
Titles include:
The Grand Central Baking Book (Ten Speed Press, 2009)
The Chefs Collaborative Cookbook (The Taunton Press, 2013)
The Lemon Cookbook (Sasquatch Books, 2015)
Classic Cookies with Modern Twists (Sasquatch Books, 2015)
The Portland Farmers Market Cookbook (coming Spring, 2016)
In addition to an intimate understanding of regional food products, growers, suppliers and organizations dedicated to the celebration of food, Ellen is passionate about the importance of cooking and eating seasonally, embracing sustainability and protecting local and global biodiversity. She sits on the board of The Portland Farmers Market and is a member of Chefs Collaborative, International Association of Culinary Professionals, Portland Culinary Alliance and Slow Food.
