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"The language and phrasing are as pleasing to the ear as the story is to the heart."

—The Horn Book

1. ★Parents Choice Award
   

2. ★American Booksellers' Pick of the Lists
   

3. ★Featured Best Book on CBS-TV This Morning Show
   

"A jewel of a book . . . [both] shining and magical.”

—Family Life Magazine

1. ★Critic’s Choice—Family Life Magazine
   

2. ★Starred Review—Publishers Weekly
   

3. ★Best Book—Wisconsin Cooperative Children’s Book Center
   

4. ★New York Public Library Notable Book
   

"Kid-pleasing humor and plenty of action"

—Publishers Weekly

1. ★Parent's Choice Honor Award
   

2. ★State of Indiana Read-Aloud
   

3. ★Tennessee State Book Award Nominee
   

4. ★Best Book—Christian Science Monitor
   

"A worthy addition to any picture book collection"

—Kirkus Review

“Children with siblings will relate to this young hippo, whose expressions are priceless.”—School Library Journal

1. ★Best Book Gold Award—Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
   

“An enchanting read-aloud or lap book"

—School Library Journal

1. ★Maryland State Book Award Nominee
   

2. ★Tennessee State Book Award Nominee
   

"Idyllic watercolors [and a] gracefully written, gentle text."

—School Library Journal

1. ★American Booksellers' Pick of the Lists
   

2. ★Featured book on PBS-TV Across Indiana
   

3. (TV program focusing on Gregory’s work)
   

"A warm-hearted confection."

—Publishers Weekly

"A winning mix of plot, emotion and humor."

— School Library Journal

"A good read-aloud or read-alone, with a humorous style that's

right on target for second and third graders."

—Kirkus Reviews

1. ★State of Indiana Read-Aloud Book
   

The Mr. Poggle and Scamp Books:

Terribly Wonderful

The Oatmeal Cookie Giant

Riddle Soup                                           

"Each of these gems is a Mr. Poggle and Scamp book and lucky is the reader who happens upon them."

—Publishers Weekly

1. ★Best Books of the Year—Chicago Sun Times
   

2. ★Best Children's Books—Grandparent's Magazine               
   

The Mystery of the Grindlecat

Commissioned by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

[After publication of the book, The Children's Museum has

featured the character Valiska created each year in the last

room of The Museum Guild's Haunted House.]

In Production:  Heroes

Illustrated by Mike Wimmer—Dutton Books for Young Readers

Publication Date:  TBA

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