Best known for her Skippyjon Jones series, Judy Schachner has illustrated many of her own stories, including the much-lovedTheGrannymanand its companion book,Bits & Pieces. She has also illustrated stories by others, includingI Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pieby Alison Jackson andHow the Cat Swallowed Thunderby Lloyd Alexander.She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
"With his tiny, earnest eyes, and huge head, Dewey is downright
adorable, and Schachner’s skillful layering of watercolor and
pencil textures with photo collage gives the story a homespun,
scrapbooked feel." —Publishers Weekly
“The mixed-media illustrations fairly glow with endearing whimsy…
This sweet, homespun…story will appeal to Schachner’s many
Skippyjon Jones fans and will introduce a new character to the
canon.” —School Library Journal
“The illustrations are captivating…they are a joy to sit and gaze
at, making the story so much more enjoyable. All ages can enjoy
Dewey Bob, his antics, and his adventure.” —School Library
Connection
"Schachner’s folksynarrative, full of charming couplets in speech
bubbles from Dewey, is well matched by her delightfullyjumbled
collage illustrations, combining snippets of paper and photographs
with soft, gentle watercolorfigures. Little ones will love poring
over Dewey’s collections to find treasures, and the heartwarming
text...makes for a spirited read-aloud." —Booklist
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