My Brother Dan's Delicious [Hardcover]

Steven L. Layne (Author), Chuck Galey (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2003 | Age Range: 7 and up | Lexile Measure: 970L (What's this?)

Joey, left at home alone one night, sees and hears strange things, but he has the superior wit to convince any and all possible monsters that his brother, Dan, is the better choice for dinner.

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About the Author

STEVEN L. LAYNE is a professor at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he also serves as director of the Master of Education in Literacy program. His work has been recognized by organizations such as USA Today, the Milken Family Foundation, and the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Chuck Galey is the owner of Chuck Galey Illustration in Jackson, Mississippi. He majored in graphic design and graduated from Mississippi State University. He contributes to magazines, corporations, and advertising clients nationwide and has illustrated more than thirty books, including My Brother Dan's Delicious, SantaSaurus, and Jazz Cats, a 2002 International Reading Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choices selection, also available from Pelican.

Product Details

• Age Range: 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company (January 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589800710
• ISBN-13: 978-1589800717
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning author and educator Steven L. Layne is the director of the Master of Education in Literacy program at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he is also a professor of literacy education. He is a respected literacy consultant, motivational keynote speaker, and featured author at conferences and literary events worldwide. He lives with his wife and children in Saint Charles, Illinois.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Teachers, Great for Kids! July 31, 2003

By Kelly Morton-White

Format:Hardcover

I heard a lady at a conference in Montana talking about this book and had to have it! It is a great launch to persuasive writing as the little boy tries to persuade waiting monsters that his brother would be a better meal! All of the hidden monsters in the illustrations delighted my students and the repeated phrase "Well, just you stay put . . . " is great for choral reading -- my students picked it up right away. She said the author and illustrator were both teachers -- no surprise! Great Book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cleaver and funny! May 23, 2011

By Lorraine M. Racus

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A good book to use by teachers if you are looking for a picture book about persuasive writing. A cute book about a young boy who is happy his parents trust him to be alone for a bit, however, he discovers it is a bit scary and that maybe there is a monster hiding somewhere in his home. He tries to convince that nonexisting monster that he should wait for his brother Dan to come home because he would taste even more delicious. Reminded me of The Three Billy Goats.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding! December 8, 2011

By Lori Reynolds

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Great monologue for persuasive writing. I love the word choice that is used and vocabulary for elementary students. Very enjoyable read as well.