Alice Schertle is a poet and author of many well-loved books for
children, including the beloved, #1 New York Times best-selling
Little Blue Truck series, Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You
Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.
Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including
her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and
the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice
Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape
of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in
August 2017.
"The cheerful scenes offer plenty of opportunities for animal identification and counting, and a closing scene brings together all the little ones for a festive finale that sees them decked out in floral garlands."-Publishers Weekly, review, 11/24/2017 "A great choice for encouraging young children to learn to identify animals and reinforce counting skills."--School Library Journal, review "A vernal celebration...Beautifully rendered two-page tableaux teem with butterflies, blossoms, and vibrant pastel, springtime colors."--Kirkus --
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