Teachers and librarians: Skype with Kate. Students will meet the real Henry, the dog with no tail and see early sketches from her books. Email Kate for more details about skype sessions and school visits.
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Teachers, librarians, parents and kids: design the perfect tail for Henry!
In this video trailer
The truth behind My Side of The Car
Which side of the car would you drive on?
The Swasey School 3rd graders in cloud tiaras inspired by The Problem with The Puddles, which comes out in paperback this summer!
The Providence Journal
A profile of Kate and her father Jules
A few profiles and reviews
The New York Times Book Review
Children's books by Kate Feiffer
A CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW AWARD HIGHLY COMMENDED TITLE!
"With lovely writing full of unexpected moments, Kate Feiffer’s wonderful words are paired with Jules Feiffer’s balanced, beautifully composed illustrations that echo both the humor and comfort conveyed by the narrative."
STARRED REVIEW in Publisher's Weekly: "The perfect go-to book for the go-to-sleep impaired. With its lulling tone and gentle, comic cajoling, it has nightly must-read written all over it."
STARRED REVIEW in School Library Journal. "Jules Feiffer’s wonderful, mildly zany informality warms every image, and he super-soaks the pages in deliciously intense watercolors."
"Kate Feiffer’s straightforward prose and clever, humorous story speak to Everybaby, and Jules Feiffer’s jangly-limbed, blue-eyed boy, illustrated in pen-and-ink with washes of blue watercolor, is adorability incarnate."
- Pamela Paul, The New York Times Sunday Book Review.
"A clever, funny addition to the bedtime-book shelf." - Kirkus Review
"With lovely writing full of unexpected moments, Kate Feiffer’s wonderful words are paired with Jules Feiffer’s balanced, beautifully composed illustrations that echo both the humor and comfort conveyed by the narrative."
STARRED REVIEW in Publisher's Weekly: "The perfect go-to book for the go-to-sleep impaired. With its lulling tone and gentle, comic cajoling, it has nightly must-read written all over it."
STARRED REVIEW in School Library Journal. "Jules Feiffer’s wonderful, mildly zany informality warms every image, and he super-soaks the pages in deliciously intense watercolors."
"Kate Feiffer’s straightforward prose and clever, humorous story speak to Everybaby, and Jules Feiffer’s jangly-limbed, blue-eyed boy, illustrated in pen-and-ink with washes of blue watercolor, is adorability incarnate."
- Pamela Paul, The New York Times Sunday Book Review.
"A clever, funny addition to the bedtime-book shelf." - Kirkus Review
A FAVORITE OF PINK LOVING KIDS!
"Feiffer has an economy of style and understated wit that reminds me of her father, Jules, and also of the way children really speak."
- Penelope Green, The New York Times Book Review
"Double Pink" is a delight in every way: its writing is witty, engaging, clever and compelling and its illustrations are pure visual confection."
- amazon.com review
"Pink Princesses will claim Madison as a cerise soul sister." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
When in France, read Lili en Rose
When in Italy, read Doppia Rosa
A FLAMINGNET TOP CHOICE AWARD WINNER!
"The author writes about some serious things, but the story has many fun and funny parts. Signed by Zelda is moving, interesting, and unique. I highly recommend it."
- Reviewer Age:11, Calhoun, GA USA, Flamingnet.com
"Consistently quirkily entertaining and insightful" -The Chicago Tribune
"Gratifying...A quick and steady story for readers who like some substance to their mystery but are not quite ready for the complexity of Blue Balliett. " - Kirkus Reviews
"Signed by Zelda is a marvelously magical, mesmerizingly mirthful book. I absolutely adored it!"
-Alan Katz, author of Take Me Out of the Bathtub
"Fascinating and FUNNY. (I made 74 smiley faces in the margins by the end). I LOVED this book. " - Coleen Paratore, The Wedding Planner's Daughter
"The author writes about some serious things, but the story has many fun and funny parts. Signed by Zelda is moving, interesting, and unique. I highly recommend it."
- Reviewer Age:11, Calhoun, GA USA, Flamingnet.com
"Consistently quirkily entertaining and insightful" -The Chicago Tribune
"Gratifying...A quick and steady story for readers who like some substance to their mystery but are not quite ready for the complexity of Blue Balliett. " - Kirkus Reviews
"Signed by Zelda is a marvelously magical, mesmerizingly mirthful book. I absolutely adored it!"
-Alan Katz, author of Take Me Out of the Bathtub
"Fascinating and FUNNY. (I made 74 smiley faces in the margins by the end). I LOVED this book. " - Coleen Paratore, The Wedding Planner's Daughter
VOTE FOR LUKE PENNYBKER
HE'S NOT A REPUBLICAN.
HE'S NOT A DEMOCRAT.
HE'S IN THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!
AND HE'S THE ONLY CANDIDATE OUT THERE THAT CAN BEAT YOU KNOW WHO.
THAT'S RIGHT, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT BAD KITTY.
One of the 10 Best Books of 2008
-Grandparents.com
"Funny and full of kid-power..."
- Lee Littlewood, Kid's Home Library
"I don't know the last time I read something that seemed so destined to become a classic."
- P. Baxandall, Amazon.com review
HE'S NOT A REPUBLICAN.
HE'S NOT A DEMOCRAT.
HE'S IN THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!
AND HE'S THE ONLY CANDIDATE OUT THERE THAT CAN BEAT YOU KNOW WHO.
THAT'S RIGHT, WE'RE TALKING ABOUT BAD KITTY.
One of the 10 Best Books of 2008
-Grandparents.com
"Funny and full of kid-power..."
- Lee Littlewood, Kid's Home Library
"I don't know the last time I read something that seemed so destined to become a classic."
- P. Baxandall, Amazon.com review
In a STARRED review, Publisher's Weekly called MY SIDE OF THE CAR, "One continuous smile of a story."
"Warm, funny, loving, refreshing, respectful and honest — the list of accolades for this book could go on."
-Rob Hammett, The Vineyard Gazette
FIVE STARS! "...one of the best little picture books to hit the market all year. A fun, beautifully illustrated, original concept with a great idea and some top-notch writing." -Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ)
Kids Choice, Please Touch Museum Book Awards
Gold Star, Parents Choice Award
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Children's Book of The Month Club Pick
Horn Book Summer Reading Pick
"Warm, funny, loving, refreshing, respectful and honest — the list of accolades for this book could go on."
-Rob Hammett, The Vineyard Gazette
FIVE STARS! "...one of the best little picture books to hit the market all year. A fun, beautifully illustrated, original concept with a great idea and some top-notch writing." -Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ)
Kids Choice, Please Touch Museum Book Awards
Gold Star, Parents Choice Award
A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Children's Book of The Month Club Pick
Horn Book Summer Reading Pick
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2010!
- The Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education.
STARRED REVIEW! Publishers Weekly
"Young readers will savor this rollicking adventure that eventually brings a family together on a street that perhaps belongs in our nation's capital: Compromise Road."
-Deborah Hokinson, BookPage
"The Problem with the Puddles is a blast from first page to last. My only complaint is that I didn't write it!"
- Sara Pennypacker, author of Clementine
"These characters have wonderful personalities, act impulsively, and encourage reading with expression! Even if you are excellent at predicting what will happen next, this story will keep you guessing."
- A. Sullivan "RedbugSullivan" Amazon.com review
What happens when a mom and a dad can't agree on anything? One thing that happens is you end up with two dogs named Sally. Find out more by reading "The Problem with The Puddles." Kate's debut novel is by turns funny, heartwarming, and wholly satisfying. Tricia Tusa's pleasing artwork makes the Puddles' world complete.
- The Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education.
STARRED REVIEW! Publishers Weekly
"Young readers will savor this rollicking adventure that eventually brings a family together on a street that perhaps belongs in our nation's capital: Compromise Road."
-Deborah Hokinson, BookPage
"The Problem with the Puddles is a blast from first page to last. My only complaint is that I didn't write it!"
- Sara Pennypacker, author of Clementine
"These characters have wonderful personalities, act impulsively, and encourage reading with expression! Even if you are excellent at predicting what will happen next, this story will keep you guessing."
- A. Sullivan "RedbugSullivan" Amazon.com review
What happens when a mom and a dad can't agree on anything? One thing that happens is you end up with two dogs named Sally. Find out more by reading "The Problem with The Puddles." Kate's debut novel is by turns funny, heartwarming, and wholly satisfying. Tricia Tusa's pleasing artwork makes the Puddles' world complete.
An Indie Booksellers Summer 2009 Kids' List selection!
STARRED REVIEW! Publisher's Weekly
Available in Greek.
"Oh, the humor! My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life essentially defines the quintessential spirit of parent-child relationships. It's a picture book that even adults will appreciate reading to themselves -- giving it to your own mother would certainly be a way to show her that you appreciate her, now, even if you couldn't show it as a child...Kate Feiffer, with her pitch-perfect writing skills, and Diane Goode, whose artwork corresponds flawlessley, have got this book SO right! I urge you to check-it-out."
- Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Review
Coming Soon: My Mom is Trying To Ruin My Life the musical!
STARRED REVIEW! Publisher's Weekly
Available in Greek.
"Oh, the humor! My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life essentially defines the quintessential spirit of parent-child relationships. It's a picture book that even adults will appreciate reading to themselves -- giving it to your own mother would certainly be a way to show her that you appreciate her, now, even if you couldn't show it as a child...Kate Feiffer, with her pitch-perfect writing skills, and Diane Goode, whose artwork corresponds flawlessley, have got this book SO right! I urge you to check-it-out."
- Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Review
Coming Soon: My Mom is Trying To Ruin My Life the musical!
FINALLY!
The book that finally answers the age-old question: What's the baby doing? Emily and Gus are counting down the days until they can finally meet their new brother (or sister!). It's not easy to be patient. What does the baby do all day anyway? Mom always says the baby is eating...or sleeping...or kicking. Mom sure would be surprised if she knew what was really going on. This baby is having some great adventures!
"As a Pediatrician people often ask me how best to prepare their current children for a new baby. This is it. For kids it's all about fun and mystery and wonder. This book will help children get excited about their baby brothers and sisters. Worry about the details later. Get it for anyone expecting. - Dr. Jack Lavalette (amazon.com review)
The book that finally answers the age-old question: What's the baby doing? Emily and Gus are counting down the days until they can finally meet their new brother (or sister!). It's not easy to be patient. What does the baby do all day anyway? Mom always says the baby is eating...or sleeping...or kicking. Mom sure would be surprised if she knew what was really going on. This baby is having some great adventures!
"As a Pediatrician people often ask me how best to prepare their current children for a new baby. This is it. For kids it's all about fun and mystery and wonder. This book will help children get excited about their baby brothers and sisters. Worry about the details later. Get it for anyone expecting. - Dr. Jack Lavalette (amazon.com review)
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD PREMIER SELECTION!
There's something about children's books that feature dogs that just tear at my heart. I'm way past reading these books age-wise, but I doubt I'll ever get past that point emotion-wise. "Henry, the Dog with No Tail" is just such a book. If you love dogs, you've probably talked about their tails (long and fluffy, short and stumpy?), so when Henry goes to the tail-or to get a new tail, you'll have to laugh. Oh, I mean the kids will. By the father-daughter team of Kate and Jules Feiffer, who live on Martha's Vineyard, the book features Jules' quintessential drawings. -By Melanie Lauwers, Books editor, The Cape Cod Times
There's something about children's books that feature dogs that just tear at my heart. I'm way past reading these books age-wise, but I doubt I'll ever get past that point emotion-wise. "Henry, the Dog with No Tail" is just such a book. If you love dogs, you've probably talked about their tails (long and fluffy, short and stumpy?), so when Henry goes to the tail-or to get a new tail, you'll have to laugh. Oh, I mean the kids will. By the father-daughter team of Kate and Jules Feiffer, who live on Martha's Vineyard, the book features Jules' quintessential drawings. -By Melanie Lauwers, Books editor, The Cape Cod Times
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice!
"Jules Feiffer makes fine use of his trademark curls and swirls of the pen, filling the pages to overflowing with a cornucopia of prospective pups. Against a white backdrop the pictures and words tumble over one another like dogs at play."
-Elizabeth Bird, The New York Times
"Teachers and parents may find Which Puppy? a great spring board to discuss current events on a level the child can understand."
-Altar Boy "Pax Vobis" Amazon.com review
"Jules Feiffer makes fine use of his trademark curls and swirls of the pen, filling the pages to overflowing with a cornucopia of prospective pups. Against a white backdrop the pictures and words tumble over one another like dogs at play."
-Elizabeth Bird, The New York Times
"Teachers and parents may find Which Puppy? a great spring board to discuss current events on a level the child can understand."
-Altar Boy "Pax Vobis" Amazon.com review
"This clever cautionary tale is nothing short of spectacular."
-School Library Journal
"An excellent choice for reading aloud."
-Booklist
"When thinking of outstanding pairs a number of dynamite duos come to mind - Rogers and Hart, Stanley and Livingstone, Fred and Ginger, Holmes and Watson, lox and bagels? Seriously, in the world of children's literature Feiffer and Goode certainly top the list."
-Gail Cooke reviewer/blogger
"A warm-hearted and witty story that will bring families together whether or not they are expecting a new baby."
-Kirkus Reviews
A 2010 Jewish Book Club selection
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