Jane Yolen has received numerous awards for her writing,
including the Golden Kite Award, two Christopher Medals, the Kerlan
Award from the University of Minnesota, and the Regina Medal for
her body of work. She lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts, and St.
Andrews, Scotland. janeyolen.com
Rebecca Kai Dotlich is the author of many poetry and picture
books, including Lemonade Sun; One Day, The End. ; and The Knowing
Book. She gives presentations and poetry workshops to students,
teachers, librarians, and writers across the country. She lives
near Indianapolis, Indiana. rebeccakaidotlich.com
Angela Matteson is a children's book illustrator and a
designer of greeting cards and gift packaging. Her paintings have
been shown in galleries, both locally and nationally. This is her
first picture book. She lives in Columbus, Ohio. angelamatteson.com
“This quirky Mother Goose book turns convention on its head. Each
of the 14 selections contemporizes a traditional rhyme and pairs it
with a rebuttal or an aside by a grumpy protagonist... the artwork
is lively and fanciful...”—Kirkus Reviews
"Whimsical, cartoonish acrylic-and-pencil illustrations incorporate
playful details and decorative page embellishments, blending
classic scenarios and contemporary settings and elements... a
playful addition to any poetry section."—Booklist
"The imaginative poems can tickle the funny bone... an excellent
choice for writing workshops and classroom prompts."—School Library
Journal
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