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The Pasta Family (Goes to Marinara Beach) Hardcover – July 24, 2018
When The Pasta Family heads to Marinara Beach for a day of fun in the sun, you know that excitement is right around the corner! But when the family dog (Ziti) wanders off of his leash, the family goes in search of their favorite pet.
Join The Pasta Family on their latest beach adventure, catch a wave at the annual surfing competition, and help find Ziti in a surprise ending!
- Reading age5 - 7 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions11 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
- Publisher1984 Publishing
- Publication dateJuly 24, 2018
- ISBN-101948221020
- ISBN-13978-1948221023
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I absolutely loved this! It's so cleverly conceived and illustrated, with a funny twist at the end that will keep you laughing. --Marilyn Sadler / Author of the P.J. Funnybunny series
"Featuring lively illustrations by Alex Rodgers, The Pasta Family Goes to Marinara Beach by Cory and Laureen Tilson is very highly recommended, especially for family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for young readers!" - Midwest Book Reviews
About the Author
CORY and LAUREEN TILSON met at The Kent State University working in the school's library mailroom. They currently live in Cleveland, Ohio with their twins Ariella and Grayson. They are also own and manage College Elements, an art print business where they combine the periodic table of elements with universities, sports teams, and cities. This is their first published work.
ALEX RODGERS is an illustrator who lives in Northeast Ohio with his wife Stephanie and dog Buster. He graduated from The Kent State University with a BFA in Visual Communication Design. By day, he designs and illustrates greeting cards at American Greetings in Cleveland, Ohio for clients including Target, Walmart, and Amazon. By night, he is El Presidenté and creator of the children's clothing company Lil' Burritos, which specializes in selling cute, affordable clothing and décor for kids. He is also the resident illustrator and monster maker for the Akron Children's Museum.
Product details
- Publisher : 1984 Publishing
- Publication date : July 24, 2018
- Edition : Illustrated
- Language : English
- Print length : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1948221020
- ISBN-13 : 978-1948221023
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Reading age : 5 - 7 years
- Dimensions : 11 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,562,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,314 in Children's Water Sports Books (Books)
- #5,861 in Children's Travel Books (Books)
- #8,343 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI count not stop giggling when I read this book, which I used as the book to go along with my kids demo on baked ziti. Very cute story. I’m half Italian so I had some good connections.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseMy family loves this book, which tells a fun story with charming illustrations. My 7-year-old delighted in recognizing some familiar pasta shapes and learning new ones. Maybe it’s because we are Italian-American, or maybe because we’re foodies, but Mom and Dad don’t mind reading it over and over, either.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseMy son is 20 months old and loves books, he really enjoyed looking at the beautiful illustrations and the story is very cute! Looking forward to reading this to our kids for years to come!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018Format: HardcoverSummer might be over, but there is always a good time to read about a family made of pasta going to the beach! Children will love meeting this adorable family and sharing in their adventures as they search for their lost dog and enter a surf competition with a mysterious master surfer.
My three-year-old could not get enough of this book and loved pointing out all the different characters. And, of course. we had to pull out our own boxes of pasta to play with (and eventually eat) after reading. Such fun!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018I love pasta. Basically any type of pasta. And so does my 4 year old daughter. She gets super excited to read this book before bed and she asks a ton of questions about what the pasta family does after the book ends. She requests a wants a book be written about baby orzo. I would recommend this book to any toddler!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018Format: HardcoverWhat an adorably illustrated and creative story book! As an avid beach-goer and pasta lover this combines so many wonderful things! Sure to please the children being read to and entertain the adults reading... This is going to be a staple in my baby-shower gift repertoire!!! Also, Grandma Lasagna is awesome!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018Format: HardcoverGrabbed the signed limited edition version and loved the three prints that came with it. Bought 8x10 frames at Michael's and they now hang in my son's room. Great book + a steal with the prints!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018Format: HardcoverDelightful story and charmingly illustrated. My favorite part might be the little pinched pasta butt (look for it, on the backwards surf scene). Full of mischief, suspense, and humor. Highly recommend.