A Balloon for Isabel
Author: Deborah Underwood
Illustrator: Laura Rankin
Greenwillow Books (2001)
We both really adore this book! I read this one to Mirette's preschool class because it covers a lot of feelings--it was a real hit with all the kids. The porcupines convey disappointment, excitement, problem-solving, friendship, and sadness. What's more, it includes colorful pictures of gum drops! I hope there are more Isabel books to come.
Deborah Underwood grew up in Walla, Walla (birthplace of my hubby and college town of my step-daughter) and has a great website: http://www.deborahunderwoodbooks.com/Deborah-Underwood-About-Me.html
But by far this is the best find: a blog that interviews book characters. Here's an interview with Isabel (Scroll down to find it). http://www.dorichaconas.com/Nose%20to%20Nose%20-%20page%203.html
An interesting idea for slightly older kids--we used to BEG my mom to play a version of this game. http://imaginationsoup.net/2010/05/childrens-picture-book-author-explains-plotting-for-kids/
Not much information on Laura Rankin.
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