Overview

"In five brief episodes two hippos confirm their friendship: ""The Fibber,"" ""The Experiment,"" ""The Picnic,"" ""The Scary Movie!,"" and ""The Secret Club."" AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children's books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master's degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life's work as one of the finest creators of children's books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children."

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Author:   James Marshall
Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin
Imprint:   Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.270kg
ISBN:  

9780395280065

ISBN 10:   0395280060
Pages:   46
Publication Date:   23 April 1979
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Brightly funny pictures and a well-understated text.

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James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children's books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master's degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life's work as one of the finest creators of children's books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.

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