Books with author Dave Horowitz

When five curious young gefilte fish have the chutzpah to sneak out of their jar and set off to explore the world, they are followed by a loud OY VEY!—Mama Gefilte isn’t too happy to see her little ones leaving the nest. But she’s taught them well, and at the end of their adventures, each one proves himself a mensch—making Mama one proud gefilte indeed. Dave Horowitz’s playful rhyming tale, its illustrations packed with comic asides, will have readers giggling out loud and looking for opportunities to practice their Yiddish—with help from the handy glossary at the end of the book.

The Ugly Pumpkin looks different from the other pumpkins. He waits and waits in the pumpkin patch for someone to pick him and take him home, but he's never chosen. So he sets off on his own. Things go from bad to worse when it starts raining, and the Ugly Pumpkin begins to cry. He takes shelter in a garden that is full of squash, and that's where he notices, "Oh my gosh, I'm a squash!" Finally, the Ugly Pumpkin, who isn't a pumpkin after all, is welcomed by the other squash at their Thanksgiving feast, and what a joyful Thanksgiving it is! Dave Horowitz's delightful illustrations give this book the look of a classic, which it certainly is destined to become. A new twist on the "Ugly Duckling" story, this book teaches important lessons about belonging, acceptance, and self-worth.

Humpty Dumpty used to love climbing, but after his big fall his confidence is shattered. The doctor can fix his shell, but how will he get his nerve back? When one of the King?s horses gets stuck on a cliff, Humpty has a chance to show the world what a resilient egg he can be. Dave Horowitz creates a wholly original tale and cleverly mixes in lots of beloved nursery rhyme characters in a story that celebrates his love of climbing.

In time for Thanksgiving, a wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn?t look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he?ll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is?but it?s not what he expected!

Frank and Carl have plenty of hats to sell, and their booth is open for business . . . but no one is buying! Everyone is crazy about Blue Monkey?s skateboards, Mister Pig?s Cup O? Mud and Big Ox?s remote-control robot cell phones?so what?s their secret? Dave Horowitz?s cast of crazy characters is sure to delight young readers. The world of retail has never been more entertaining than in the story of these two friends determined to understand what on earth their customers really need.

Narcissa claims to be the best-looking bunny around. She thinks that makes her pretty awesome, unlike some of her fellow forest creatures. She's so happy she doesn't have silly beaver teeth or crazy moose antlers! In fact, she loves making fun of other animals- until a chance encounter with a powerful magic frog makes her rethink what it means to be pretty. The creator of The Ugly Pumpkin gives readers another funny take on the meaning of true beauty.

His Highness the Prince may be a frog, but that’s not going to stop these lively girls from attending his ball. Starting with Princess Alice, the twentysix princesses—each with personality to spare—head to the palace, eager to make his acquaintance. But with Princess Jane being a pain, Princess Kay losing her way, and Princess Betty still getting ready, they’ll be lucky if they manage to steal any kisses from this prince! Dave Horowitz creates a party kids won’t want to miss, a wildly fun way to practice the alphabet and a frog’s-eye view of the courtly life.

There’s astonishing news for the birds of the city: A tiger is arriving on the very next bus! Two little birds should be scared—their friend has tried to warn them that you can never trust a tiger. But they’ve never met a tiger before, and after all, could a tiger who sings and dances so nicely really be that bad? A close encounter just may teach them all a thing or two! This modern day cautionary tale features delightful art that pops off the pages, boisterous humor and an appealing die-cut cover, making it irresistible for kids of all ages.

An unlikely trio heads south for the winter! Moose loves the Great North Woods because they’re nice and cold, his buddy Bear lives there, and the pancakes are top-notch. He doesn’t usually go south for the winter, but with Bear off hibernating and the Pancake Hut closing until spring, he figures he might as well take the great schlep with Duck and Other Duck. The trio ends up in the exotic land of Florida and Moose is forever dazzled. Dave Horowitz brings to life the joy of discovering a place completely unlike home—as well as the thrills of bringing a little bit of vacation back home with you!