PAT ZIETLOW MILLER received an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor for
Sophie's Squash, her picture book debut, which was published to
four starred reviews and named a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book. The
book is based on a true story-Pat's own daughter, Sonia, once loved
a squash. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Visit the author at
patzietlowmiller.com.
ANNE WILSDORF is the illustrator of numerous books for children,
includingDogs on the Bedby Elizabeth Bluemle,The Best Storyby
Eileen Spinelli,Alligator Sue by Sharon Arms Doucet, and the Ruby
Lu series by Lenore Look. She lives and works in Lausanne,
Switzerland.
"In a perfect blend of story and art, the humorous
watercolor-and-ink illustrations are bursting with color and energy
on every page... This is a paean to love and friendship, which can
come in all species, shapes, and sizes."--Booklist, starred
review
"With lessons on life, love, and vegetable gardening, this tale
will be cherished by children, and their parents will be happy to
read it to them often."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Sensitive but funny... Miller’s easygoing storytelling taps into
the familiar scenario of children making fierce attachments to
favorite objects."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This season-spanning turn with high-spirited Sophie offers
endearing lessons about nurture and regeneration."--Kirkus Review,
starred review
"In a perfect blend of story and art, the humorous
watercolor-and-ink illustrations are bursting with color and energy
on every page... This is a paean to love and friendship, which can
come in all species, shapes, and sizes."--Booklist, starred
review
"With lessons on life, love, and vegetable gardening, this tale
will be cherished by children, and their parents will be happy to
read it to them often."--School Library Journal, starred
review
"Sensitive but funny... Miller's easygoing storytelling
taps into the familiar scenario of children making fierce
attachments to favorite objects."--Publishers Weekly,
starred review
"This season-spanning turn with high-spirited Sophie offers
endearing lessons about nurture and regeneration."--Kirkus
Review, starred review
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