Onion Breath

Roy and Eugene are picky eaters. They really like mac-n-cheese. And nothing else. Until one day their quirky, mysterious nanny Shmirna gives them a good reason to try new things...Onion Breath is a colorful, funny verse story of two brothers as they react to Shmirna's outrageous tale. It's also the VERY FIRST children's book ever to introduce atheism. Shmirna, Roy & Eugene are atheists, and this is mentioned once in the story. It doesn't really alter the story; these folks just happen to be atheists. That, of course, is the point.The authors began Onion Breath as a storybook for their own children. But after talking with booksellers and librarians, they realized there was a wider need. Every community and special group has books about themselves for kids. Books any kid can pick up in the library, and see these "other" people portrayed as normal members of society. Except the atheists -- until now.Onion Breath doesn't defend or promote atheism. It's not a how-to book. Onion Breath doesn't even explain what it means to be an atheist. It simply mentions that these colorful characters in this funny story happen to be atheists. To remind atheist kids that this is completely normal. And to introduce that idea to other kids, who may not even be aware that some of their friends and neighbors aren't religious.Onion Breath is a whimsical and slightly macabre story in its own right, without the atheist reference on page 34. The fact that the story is enjoyed by all kids shows that atheists can be colorful, creative, and fun.Deluxe Hardcover 100 pound archival paper, reinforced, side-sewn "Library Binding," 44 full-color pages.