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What would happen if St. John's, Newfoundland was over-run by a parliament of puffins?

About the Author

Lori Doody was born in St. Johns, Newfoundland in 1976. She majored in printmaking at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, in Corner Brook, and graduated in 1998. Since then she has worked at: a Japanese paper store, the artist-run centre St. Michaels Printshop, and a commercial gallery. Her primary art practise has been in printmaking, especially etching, and in 2005 she was named Emerging Artist of the year by the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Her printwork can be found in galleries in Canada and in New York City. To date, she has published five children's books with Running the Goat Capelin Weather; The Puffin Problem; Mallard, Mallard, Moose; Paint the Town Pink; and Mr. Beagle Goes to Rabbittown. All of them have been warmly and widely praised for their playful wit, bright and quirky illustrations, and gentle sense of kindness and community. In 2021, Lori will have three new books: Catalina, and Mr. Beagle and the Georgestown Mystery (published by Running the Goat), and The Land Puffin (published by Nimbus Publishing). Lori currently lives in St. Johns with her husband and their two children.

Reviews

"This whimsical, intriguing, and perplexing puzzle provides an entertaining introduction to puffins." Kirkus Reviews

"Utterly charming and winsome, this book is a delight, from the beautifully decorated endpapers to each page in between." Lisa Doucet, in Atlantic Books Today

"The puffin problem may be identified as that by the residents of Lori Doody's story but for readers it's a charming tale of what can happen when cuteness overtakes everyday life." Helen Kubiw, on CanLit for LittleCanadians

"The Puffin Problem is a charming, regionally-flavoured picture book sure to appeal to a wide audience." Linda Ludke, on CM Magazine

Shortlisted for the 2018 Bruneau Family Award for Children's/Young Adult Writing. Included in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Spring 2018).