Linda Ashman
Children's Book Author
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BABIES ON THE GOView it on Google Books here.
From BABIES ON THE GO. Illustrations copyright 2003 by Jane Dyer.
With permission of Harcourt, Inc.
Author's NoteSome babies stand up right away. They take a step, then run and play. But many need more time to grow, So they have other ways to go. Rolling by in baby strollers. Holding tight to Mother's shoulders. Grabbing on to clumps of hair. Riding bareback through the air. This book began as a collection of poems about nocturnal critters. As I was doing research, looking for quirky animal traits, I started noticing the many unusual ways animals carry their young. I became fascinated, and dropped the nocturnal animal idea. This was the very first book I sold, back in 1997. I was thrilled when I found out that Jane Dyer would illustrate it -- then shocked to learn it wouldn't be published until 2003. I thought I'd never see a book in print! But I knew Jane's art was worth waiting for, and now that I've seen Jane's glorious paintings, I'm sure of it! |
LINDA'S BOOKS:New
CREAKY OLD HOUSE: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper
"The clever, rhyming text bounces along with perfect cadence." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL COME TO THE CASTLE!
A Visit to a Castle in Thirteenth Century England
"Quirky, sarcastic, and rather educational, too." BOOKLIST WHEN I WAS KING
"This one's a keeper." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL M IS FOR MISCHIEF
"Ashman's poetic portraits are packed with lots of tasty assonance and alliteration." Starred Review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STELLA, UNLEASHED: Notes from the Doghouse
"A hilarious look at the world through the sharp eyes and nose of a dog." SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Other Books
BABIES ON THE GO
"A 10 on the "aw"-inspiring scale." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY CASTLES, CAVES & HONEYCOMBS
"Beautifully crafted and satisfying." Starred Review, BOOKLIST TO THE BEACH!
"A family outing gone hilariously awry." BOOKLIST STARRY SAFARI
"A rip-roaring, exciting excursion." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL RUB-A-DUB SUB
An "enchanting ride." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY MAMA'S DAY
A "lovely reverie on the joys of being alive and being loved." Starred Review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THIS?
"Youngsters will find nothing but comfort in these pages." KIRKUS CAN YOU MAKE A PIGGY GIGGLE?
"Vibrant, playful text . . . excellent for storytimes." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL DESMOND & THE NAUGHTYBUGS
"A lighthearted look at bad behavior." KIRKUS THE ESSENTIAL WORLDWIDE MONSTER GUIDE
"As pithy and clever as Ogden Nash at his best." Starred Review, KIRKUS MAXWELL'S MAGIC MIX-UP
"A riotous adventure." HORN BOOK MAGAZINE JUST ANOTHER MORNING
"Ashman captures the non-stop action in rollicking rhyme." KIRKUS HOW TO MAKE A NIGHT
A "captivating collaboration." Starred Review, KIRKUS SAILING OFF TO SLEEP
"A splendid bedtime fantasy." KIRKUS THE TALE OF WAGMORE GENTLY
Wagmore is "a charming, gentle hero." KIRKUS REVIEWS |
