Barbara J. Patten

  • 8

    Catalog books

  • 8

    Works

  • 1996 to 1997

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Barbara J. Patten writes concise, accessible nonfiction for young readers about everyday topics. Her titles in the Food for Good Health series explain basic nutrition and healthy eating in simple language, while other short books introduce readers to popular dog breeds with clear facts and engaging photos.

Patten’s books are short, focused introductions that suit early readers and classroom use. With straightforward text and predictable structure, her work supports literacy and subject-learning—covering nutrition fundamentals in two titles and offering a quick, friendly look at the world’s smallest dogs.

Best Place To Start

Food Safety : Food for Good Health

Rourke Pub Group • 1997 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Children’s nonfiction about food and nutrition • Introductory healthy-eating guides • Short illustrated animal books

Genres and themes: Children's nonfiction • Health and nutrition • Pets and animals

Who this author is best for: Good for early readers and caregivers looking for simple, illustrated introductions to food groups, safety, and small dog breeds.

Start with the Food for Good Health titles to cover basic nutrition, then try the Read All About Dogs entry for a short animal profile.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Food Safety : Food for Good Health

    Rourke Pub Group • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 24 pages.

  2. The Basic Five Food Groups (Food for Good Health)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 24 pages.

  3. The World's Smallest Dogs (Patten, Barbara J., Read All About Dogs.)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

    You love toy breeds like Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers | You collect vintage Rourke Pub Group animal picture books.

  4. Nutrients

    Rourke Pub Group • 1997 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  5. Canine Companions (Patten, Barbara J., Read All About Dogs.)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

  6. How to Eat to Win (Food for Good Health)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

  7. Sporting Dogs (Patten, Barbara J., Read All About Dogs.)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

  8. The Terrier Breeds (Patten, Barbara J., Read All About Dogs.)

    Rourke Pub Group • 1996 • quick commitment

How The Picks Compare

  • The Basic Five Food Groups (Food for Good Health) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Food Safety : Food for Good Health leans later in the catalog.

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