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"Can you imagine a meal without condiments? Never! No Ketchup on your hamburger and fries? No way! How about condiments walking off the counter? WHAAAAT! Well, it's happening at The Diner and there's not a condiment in sight. Tripp, his dad, his sister, and all the patrons are in disbelief. Condiment complaints of misuse, prejudice, bullying and more are scrawled on paper napkins spread across the counter. Mayo asks, ""Why do they hate me?"" With a tear in his eye Relish sadly proclaims, ""People say I'm too sweet and ignore me ...or just scrape me off."" Can Management and the condiments work out their issues? If not, it will be a sad day and a dining disaster for all! S.H.Wood, first time children's author, and Nic Gregory, talented Australian illustrator and animator, carry you through The Diner showcasing the humorous and at times emotionally charged personalities of each ""famous"" featured condiment. Adults and children of all ages will smile and laugh as they recognize their favorite condiments come to life. From that moment on the sight of any of these condiments will undoubtedly evoke new feelings: perhaps a touch of empathy for relish? If you like The Day the Crayons Quit you may just become a fan of The Condiment Chronicles ...Please Pass the Ketchup. The back story, titled ""The Condiment Chronicles ...The Family Portrait,"" reveals historical facts/speculations of when, where, and how each condiment arrived on our counter, our kitchen table, and in our fridge. Who would have thought condiments could stir up images of family, diversity, tolerance, competition, and individuality all resulting from an ever growing insatiable love for a variety of tastes. A 56 page book designed to delight, entertain, and educate! Without spelling it out the book shares a human emotional experience of belonging and allows people of all ages to connect with this message. Condiments and Condimentours, be on alert! Creativity is on the rise. There is always room for one more hot, spicy, sweet, or savory condiment. Experimentation is all part of self expression and being an individual. Don't hold back. Go ahead and spread that peanut butter and jelly on your hamburger ...as a condimentour that's your choice. Remember, variety is the spice (or in this case the condiment) of life. Cheers!"

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"Fantastic job in bringing my favorite condiments to life at The Diner. Being a kid at heart I loved seeing the story develop as each character, pictured in freeze-frame action, reveals his/her individual personalities and prepares to walk off the counter. I never realized Relish was living a sad lonely life or that the ever popular Ketchup could feel anything but being loved. I never gave much thought as to the possibilities we would no longer have condiments to choose from. As revealed in the story, adults and children of all ages, would truly miss them if they were gone. The clever story line, highlighted with wonderfully illustrated caricatures, helps to transform each condiment into a unique personality. What makes it even more interesting is that the author has, with permission from each respective parent company, portrayed the actual ""famous"" condiment. Now, seeing these condiments on the grocery store shelves or in my refrigerator sheds a whole new light on how I, and my children, look at them: a family of individuals competing for space, all diverse personalities and physical characteristics, tolerating each other and knowing what it means to compromise. The story would make a fun animated film. The back end story, The Family Portrait, reveals the ancestry of the condiments. What an eye-opener. I had no idea of the incredible backgrounds and the history wrapped around the birth of each condiment. The genealogy is a great add-on to this book and a fun mini history/geography lesson for all. A great kitchen counter book to share with family and friends of all ages. Amazon"

Fantastic job in bringing my favorite condiments to life at The Diner. Being a kid at heart I loved seeing the story develop as each character, pictured in freeze-frame action, reveals his/her individual personalities and prepares to walk off the counter. I never realized Relish was living a sad lonely life or that the ever popular Ketchup could feel anything but being loved. I never gave much thought as to the possibilities we would no longer have condiments to choose from. As revealed in the story, adults and children of all ages, would truly miss them if they were gone. The clever story line, highlighted with wonderfully illustrated caricatures, helps to transform each condiment into a unique personality. What makes it even more interesting is that the author has, with permission from each respective parent company, portrayed the actual famous condiment. Now, seeing these condiments on the grocery store shelves or in my refrigerator sheds a whole new light on how I, and my children, look at them: a family of individuals competing for space, all diverse personalities and physical characteristics, tolerating each other and knowing what it means to compromise. The story would make a fun animated film. The back end story, The Family Portrait, reveals the ancestry of the condiments. What an eye-opener. I had no idea of the incredible backgrounds and the history wrapped around the birth of each condiment. The genealogy is a great add-on to this book and a fun mini history/geography lesson for all. A great kitchen counter book to share with family and friends of all ages. Amazon

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S.H. Wood is an entrepreneur, inventor, and first time children's book writer. She lives in Northern California with her husband Chris and little dog Lilli. She has two wonderful daughters, Meghan and Liza, who are her biggest supporters. At present she is working on developing a short animation of The Condiment Chronicles ... Please Pass the Ketchup for release in Spring of 2017. Contact at: shwoodtheauthor@gmail.com shwoodtheauthor.com S.H. Wood Author (Facebook) Nic Gregory, is an Australian born artist now living in Los Angeles. With a love of animation and art, Nic has travelled across the globe to achieve his artistic dreams. Lifelong creative passions have allowed him to illustrate books, exhibit his original pastels and work in the LA animation industry. With his wife Amy by his side, Nic has made a successful move to America and looks to continue his drive to produce appealing art that inspires books, animation and games. You can follow Nic's journey in the art world or contact him at www.nicgregory.com

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