{"product_id":"how-to-eat-an-airplane-9780062320629","title":"How to Eat an Airplane","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book in the Bad Ideas Book Club, aptly named \u003cem\u003eHow to Eat an Airplane\u003c\/em\u003e, explains: \u003cem\u003eIf you want to eat an airplane, there are a few things you should know. The truth is, most airplanes are too large to eat by yourself, so if you want to eat an airplane, you should have a party. \u003c\/em\u003eIt's fact-based picture book fiction at its most absurd \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy crossing two unrelated topics--dinner etiquette and jet plane mechanics--\u003cem\u003eHow to Eat an Airplane\u003c\/em\u003e creates an unexpected and absurdly funny experience for young readers. Inspired by the true story of Michel Lotito, who from 1978 to 1980 ate an entire Cessna 150 airplane and holds the Guinness World Record for Strangest Diet, the book covers everything from setting the table with forklifts and toasting with engine oil to fastening your seat belts at the table and taking a nice stretch in between courses--preferably on the airplane's wings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a disclaimer included for anyone who believes the book is an actual guide--as well as four pages of fascinating and relevant airplane facts. Perfect for precocious readers and airplane lovers as well as teachers and parents looking to enjoy something unique and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bad Ideas Book Club: Where the best ideas are bad ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/24\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062320629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.31h x 10.44w x 0.31d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016 pg. 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2017 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peter Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44524562612405,"sku":"9780062320629","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b467b777-00a9-4e18-b8f4-0b283aa7e6a5.jpg?v=1722920074","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/how-to-eat-an-airplane-9780062320629","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}