Books with author Sergio Ruzzier

A 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award honoree and 2019 ALA Notable Children's Book, now in paperback!Join the dynamic duo as they learn to appreciate their differences:Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends.With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends.• Teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures• Luminous watercolor illustrations in comic-book panel form entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more.• Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators,Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers.This hilarious, rollicking read was an NPR Best Book of the Year, a New York Times Notable Children's Book, and a Boston Globe Best Book of the Year.With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience.• Great family and classroom read-aloud book for endless giggles• Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old• Ideal for early and emergent readers• Add it to the shelf with books like There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems, Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo, Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold.

The second book in the lauded Fox & Chick seriesOpposite personalities attract for these two unlikely friends: In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their different personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to have fun together. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picture book audiences as well. Inspires conversation about accepting and appreciating each other's differences. Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been praised by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers. Fans of the first book in the series, Fox & Chick: The Party and Other Stories, and Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie books will love following the silly adventures of this dynamic, yet opposite, duo. Sweet and funny characters and appealing art are the backdrop for an important lesson in appreciating the differences among friends. Great read aloud book for family or elementary story timeBooks for kids ages 5-8Books for early and emergent readers

A 2019 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award HonoreeNPR Best Books of the Year, New York Times Notable Children's Book, Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Join the dynamic, yet opposite duo as they learn to appreciate differences among friends: Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends. With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience.• Book teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures• Luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more• Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers"A subtle lesson, couched in humor: We can be friends with people who aren't just like us." — The New York Times• Great family and classroom read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5-8 • Books for early and emergent readers

The illustrator of Eve Bunting’s Tweak Tweak and Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? makes his Clarion debut as author/illustrator with a tender book about loneliness and friendship. Leo, a mailman, takes in a small bird, Cheep, who missed the autumn migration of his flock.When spring comes and Cheep moves on, Leo is sad to see him go, but he also has hope, and the letter he has been longing for finally arrives. Sergio Ruzzier’s signature, slightly surreal animal characters and the setting, rendered in brilliant colors, make this simple, eloquent story a visual treat for the very young.

*** #1 Amazon Bestseller ***** Four starred reviews *** A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2019 *From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children’s book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners—brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier.Dance with a leaf.Jump like a raindrop.Sit in the sun and shine.Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page.This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss—one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time—and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss’s signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzzier’s irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions.A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and graduation!“An abecedarian catalog of delights.” —Kirkus (starred review)“Each page offers its own adventure; taken together, the spreads create an irresistible, deliciously subversive invitation to turn one’s back on the tiresome.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“With a nod to the fanciful, this alphabetic listing of activities invites readers’ imaginations to soar.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Ruzzier creates a visual narrative with reoccurring characters. This small gem will encourage imaginative wordplay and movement.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place on the shelf with all their favorite picture books. Author-artist Sergio Ruzzier has created a fanciful tribute to books of all kinds. It includes both words AND pictures.

One house, two mice, three cookies . . . and the adventure begins. In gorgeously illustrated spreads and two-word phrases, this picture book takes two mice through their exciting and eventful day. Funny, lively, and easy to follow, the book offers the youngest readers the chance to count from one to three and back again. Sergio Ruzzier's illustrations display his signature quirky, colorful, and slightly surreal view of characters and settings, and the text is a minimalist gem. It's a perfect book to share one-on-one with a young child and a lovely lead-up to bedtime.

In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to find a happy center. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picturebook audiences as well.

Fox and Chick don't always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of the images make this early chapter book accessible to a picture book audience as well.

AMANDINA HAD EVERY TALENT MADE FOR THE STAGE, EXCEPT ONE: Confidence.She dances, sings, acts, and performs acrobatics, but no one knows because Amandina is terribly shy. Determined to change that, she rents a run-down theater and prepares to give the show of her life. She builds the sets, makes the costumes, and, most importantly, invites everyone in town. When the night of the big performance comes, Amandina nervously opens the curtains…to find all of the chairs empty. Disheartened, she performs anyway, not realizing that she does have an audience member—a very tiny one—who is about to make a big difference in Amandina’s life.