Ruby and the Burger That Saved a Tiny Town - by George Motz (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From chef, award-winning filmmaker, and Hamburger America author George Motz and award-winning illustrator Greg Paprocki comes the heartfelt story about how one girl and one burger put a tiny town on the map--with the can-do spirit of Virginia Lee Burton's classic picture books.

Ruby lives in a tiny town called Zipsville that only has one gas station and Mac's Lunch, a burger joint. Ruby visits Mac's Lunch almost every day and asks for a special burger not on the menu. And every time, Mr. Mac refuses to make it. And then bad news strikes: Zipsville is going to be incorporated into a larger town!

One day, a stranger enters Mac's Lunch asking for something special. Could Ruby's special burger be just the thing to get the stranger to spread the word about Mac's Lunch and to keep Zipsville from disappearing forever? Find out in this delightfully classic can-do story by chef and author George Motz and illustrator Greg Paprocki. And don't miss out on making your very own Ruby's special burger with the recipe at the end of the book!

About the Author

George Motz is a chef, author, award-winning filmmaker, and photographer. He's also been called the "foremost authority on hamburgers" by The New York Times. He is the author of Hamburger America and The Great American Burger Book, as well as the owner of his dream restaurant, Hamburger America, located in New York City. His favorite burgers are the ones that are simple and have been on a menu for one hundred years. And no ketchup!

Having authored and illustrated over one hundred titles, Greg Paprocki is one of the most prolific artists in the world of children's book publishing. Greg's award-winning illustration style, characterized by his attention to detail, lush color palettes, and vintage feel, has gained him a loyal following of children and adults alike.