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The Donut Chef by Bob Staake Golden Books / Random House 2008 ISBN 10: 0385369921 ISBN 13: 978-0385369923   Return To All Books     Behind The Pages With Bob: "The Donut Chef remains one of my most popular picture books with both kids and adults. While the story of the book is silly and chaotic, it actually contains a simple message -- that 'less is often more.' And while little Debbie Sue pines for the simplest donut possible (no spoiler alert here) I have always appreciated weirdly concocted gourmet donut flavors." -- Bob Staake   Staake dedicated The Donut Chef to one of his longtime artistic heroes, the legendary poster designer A.M.Cassandre. On a scene from the book there appears a billboard advertising "Personal Transformational Flying Saucers." Unfortunately, these are no long avaiable for purchase. A little buy is shown wearing a shirt with the words "Rocket Playa" emblazoned on it. Staake's intent was to create a t-shirt slogan that made no sense whatsoever. Summary: In this tasty tale, a baker hangs out his sign on a small street, and soon the line for his donuts stretches down the block. But it's not long before the competition arrives and a delectable battle of the bakers ensues. The Donut Chef was named one of The New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the year in 2008. Sample image from book (above)   Cookie Magazine "The pro-simplicity parable is told via a funny, funky art style."   The Wall Street Journal "Some books are meant to be tasted. . . and The Donut Chef appears to be one of them. Mr Staake's work is . . . visually delicious."   Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "Everywhere readers look, there are delectable surprises."

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