Publisher Description

"Though we both enjoyed this story, what really won us over were the illustrations. They're fabulous, and are perfect for young children who enjoy looking through picture books. This book is the whole package-it's a great picture book, and fun story to read."-Mundie KidsPrehistoric life was an eat or be eaten world. When a small gliding lizard (a Coelurosauravus) finds himself on the menu, he tries to convince the much larger predator (a Dimetrodon) to play with his food.Through vivid and entertaining artwork laced with hidden animals and humor Play with your Food turns the survival of the fittest into the survival of the funnest.This is the fourth funny storybook by David G. Derrick, Jr., who is an animator at Disney. Previously Dave contributed to DreamWorks' films Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon, and Megamind.
Praise for David G. Derrick's previous books:"I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle is one of those books that you realize could easily become your child's most favorite stories of all time. The book that, when they grow up, they'll want to read to their own children."-Just a Little Creativity"Animals Don't, So I Won't! is an enticing and recommended pick for young readers and their parents."-Midwest Book Review

Author Biography

David G. Derrick, Jr.: David Derrick is the author of Sid the Squid and the Search for the Perfect Job and Animals Don't, So I Won't! A story artist at DreamWorks Feature Animation, David has contributed to the films Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon, and Megamind. A sculptor of wildlife in bronze, he studied fine art at the University of Utah and animation at California Institute of the Arts. See more at

Review

"If you are looking for a new author to explore in the wake of Read Across America Day, look no further than the wild world of David Derrick...I have always been a big advocate of zoos and aquariums for putting people into direct contact with animals that they need to see, understand, and appreciate in order to protect. Derrick manages to accomplish that in stories that leap off the page. These are definitely worth exploring with your budding young adventurers." - Geek Mom, wired.com
"dinosaur fans will enjoy extending their interests to this earlier prehistoric era. The endpapers feature a Permian field guide." - Horn Book Guide
"In Derrick's newest book, he takes us to the Permian period, 299-250 million years ago, and gives us a different and quite hilarious version of survival of the fittest.... The artwork in this story is vivid, detailed and absolutely delightful. Be sure to look carefully as you read along – most of the pages have other interesting animals in the background, making the illustrations even more fun. I hope you and your little one enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy Reading!" - Kid's Brain
"Play with Your Food is a lighthearted prehistoric romp, brought to life with vibrant full color illustrations." - Midwest Book Review
"My boys enjoy the fun story lines that this author always seems to master, as well as the colorful and personable illustrations. As an artist myself, I aspire to create illustrations as enchanting as those within the pages of David Derricks stories. I'm sure it not easy find a balance in illustration between a dinosaur looking too ferocious and overly friendly, but the art in Play with Your Food hits the mark perfectly.... Play with Your Food will appeal to not only young dinosaur fans, but it's also sure to get any child who has been told not to play with your food giggling out loud. The story is simple and funny, and just long enough to keep the attention of even the younger readers. There's plenty of room for a child's imagination to roam in between the lines, especially if they take their time to explore the illustrated pages." - Just a Little Creativity
"Though we both enjoyed this story, what really won us over was the illustrations. They're fabulous, and are perfect for young children who enjoy looking through picture books. This book is the whole package- it's a great picture book, and fun story to read. This is one book worth adding to your collection." - Mundie Kids

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"Though we both enjoyed this story, what really won us over were the illustrations. They're fabulous, and are perfect for young children who enjoy looking through picture books. This book is the whole package--it's a great picture book, and fun story to read."-- Mundie Kids Prehistoric life was an eat or be eaten world. When a small gliding lizard (a Coelurosauravus) finds himself on the menu, he tries to convince the much larger predator (a Dimetrodon) to play with his food. Through vivid and entertaining artwork laced with hidden animals and humor Play with your Food turns the survival of the fittest into the survival of the funnest. This is the fourth funny storybook by David G. Derrick, Jr., who is an animator at Disney. Previously Dave contributed to DreamWorks' films Rise of the Guardians , How to Train Your Dragon , and Megamind . Praise for David G. Derrick's previous books: " I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle is one of those books that you realize could easily become your child's most favorite stories of all time. The book that, when they grow up, they'll want to read to their own children."-- Just a Little Creativity " Animals Don't, So I Won't! is an enticing and recommended pick for young readers and their parents."-- Midwest Book Review

Review Quote

"Though we both enjoyed this story, what really won us over was the illustrations. They're fabulous, and are perfect for young children who enjoy looking through picture books. This book is the whole package- it's a great picture book, and fun story to read. This is one book worth adding to your collection." - Mundie Kids

Competing Titles

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? Jane Yolen 9780439241021 16.99 Blue Sky Press 9/05 Buddy and the Bunnies in: Don't Play with Your Food! Bob Shea 9781423168072 16.99 Disney-Hyperion 1/14 The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? Mo Willems 9781423151289 15.99 Disney-Hyperion 4/12 Dragons Love Tacos Adam Rubin 9780803736801 16.99 Dial 6/12

Description for Sales People

The 4th book from author of I'm the Scariest Thing in the Jungle and Sid the Squid, which have been a strong seller at zoos and aquariums. Kids have always hear parents advise "Don't play with your food." But what if you were on the menu? unlike other "kids behaving badly" storylines, this one blends tongue-in-cheek humor with naturalistic illustrations that will enchant kids and impress adults. Kids love dinosaurs, and this story features unusual species as lead characters. author is an animation professional at Dreamworks, and worked on the film adaptation of William Joyce's storybook Rise of the Guardians Artist is a fine art sculptor of wildlife: html

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