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Spiros the village dinosaur feels awful--sneezing and coughing so loud he shakes the lemons off the lemon trees, and the villagers out of their beds. Even so loud that he shakes the onions under the ground! Thank goodness little Popi remembers a song with a recipe for the age-old remedy: Spiros's favorite soup! Step--by--step, she and the village nurse rush to make it, hoping the cure will stop his blasting dinosaur coughs and sneezes before the village's precious onions are launched out of the ground into the air and ruined! Then what would they have to sell at the market to earn a living? Fans of Patricia Polacco will love this delightful picture book that spins an entertaining story and reveals the recipe for a comforting soup made for generations in Greek cuisine. A treasured addition to bookshelves and a great gift for children, parents, and cooks! Recipe included.

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"""The words and story illustrations in this gem of a book are nothing short of comfort food for the heart. The story of a magical family soup recipe saving a whimsical town dinosaur is a terrific tale for young and old, especially those in search of something to soothe the soul."" -James Carney, retired journalist ""This is the delightful story of a clever girl, a small Greek village's beloved but ailing dinosaur, and the rush to make his favorite avgolemono soup. Readers will have fun with this entertaining tale by the author of Dina Prima the Ballerina, especially those of Greek heritage who remember learning how to make this delicious, comforting soup from their parents and grandparents. And a recipe is included!"" -Kathy Johnson, author &songwriter ""Love it! Great for kids and also has a wonderful Greek soup recipe! After you read the book with your children you can make the soup together!"" -Thea Parikos of Thea's Inn, Ikaria, Greece"

The words and story illustrations in this gem of a book are nothing short of comfort food for the heart. The story of a magical family soup recipe saving a whimsical town dinosaur is a terrific tale for young and old, especially those in search of something to soothe the soul. -James Carney, retired journalist This is the delightful story of a clever girl, a small Greek village's beloved but ailing dinosaur, and the rush to make his favorite avgolemono soup. Readers will have fun with this entertaining tale by the author of Dina Prima the Ballerina, especially those of Greek heritage who remember learning how to make this delicious, comforting soup from their parents and grandparents. And a recipe is included! -Kathy Johnson, author &songwriter Love it! Great for kids and also has a wonderful Greek soup recipe! After you read the book with your children you can make the soup together! -Thea Parikos of Thea's Inn, Ikaria, Greece

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Mary E. Ciesa is a Nurse Practitioner, an author, and supporter of home cooked meals. She has self-published a children's fiction picture book, Dina Prima the Ballerina. She is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) and dedicated member of Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses. Kristina Tartara is an educator, illustrator and author. She has self-published several books as well as illustrated a few for others. She is an active member of her local chapter of the Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

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