Nancy Coffelt ist eine Autorin und Künstlerin, die vor allem für ihre Werke für Kinder und Jugendliche bekannt ist. Ihre Kreationen erforschen oft Themen wie Hunde und tierische Kameradschaft, die sie in ihren Erzählungen in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Coffelt ist auch eine begabte Illustratorin, die ihre eigenen Bücher visuell bereichert und deren Kunstwerke in Galerien ausgestellt wurden.
The story features a charming little boy who has a knack for losing his clothes in humorous situations. With delightful illustrations and a lighthearted narrative, this picture book captures the playful antics of childhood. The collaboration between an award-winning author and a talented illustrator brings the tale to life in vibrant colors, making it an engaging read for young children.
A poignant picture book about a young girl, who in the face of her parents' divorce, turns to the one constant in her life-her dog Fred. Sometimes I live with my mom. Sometimes I live with my dad. But Fred stays with me. Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, Fred Stays with Me follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for the parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way. Tricia Tusa's charming and whimsical artwork adds a light, happy feel to this poignant--but not overly sentimental--story.
In a charming quest, Baby Rudy seeks the perfect gift for his mother, hoping to hear her call it wonderful. However, his journey is filled with humorous missteps as family members offer quirky advice, leading to reactions like "yikes" and "fiddlesticks." The story captures the endearing determination of a young child and the playful dynamics of family support, all beautifully illustrated in vibrant colors.