Nancy Coffelt est une auteure et artiste reconnue principalement pour ses œuvres destinées à la jeunesse. Ses créations explorent souvent des thèmes liés aux chiens et à la compagnie canine, les plaçant au cœur de ses récits. Coffelt est également une illustratrice talentueuse qui enrichit visuellement ses propres livres, et dont l'art a été exposé dans des galeries.
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.