About the Author

Joanne Linden is the author of two nonfiction books for children, Shih Tzus and Yorkshire Terriers, and she has published stories and articles in several magazines. She lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Tom Goldsmith is an illustrator who has worked in advertising for more than 20 years. He is a regular contributor to Just Labs Magazine. He lives in Coldwater, Ontario.

Reviews

"A beachside lost-and-found adventure, told from a kid's point of view...delightfully funny...The well-paced watercolor illustrations, abundant with marvelous, comic details, are a neat complement to the adventure. This boardwalk frolic proves even small fries can solve big mysteries." -- Kirkus Reviews "... terrific twist at the end of this tale... The eye-catching detail in Goldsmith's colorful illustrations mixed in with some repetitive and rhyming text and multi-level vantage points give the reader a sweet summertime story that won't quickly be forgotten." --Barbara Gruener, corneroncharacter.blogspot.co.il "Ben & Zip: Two Short Friends is a charming children' picturebook about a short little boy named Ben, and his good friend Zip. [...]The delightful, free-spirited illustrations add the perfect touch to this silly, playful story." Midwest Book Review "Readers are in for a surprise, however, when they discover Zip' identity. This is a fun-filled treat, filled with bright colors, amusing details, and beach scenes bustling with activity." Joan Kindig, School Library Journal "Where and who Zip is turns out to be the final surprise of a happy, rhyming ending. Goldsmith uses India ink and watercolors to create naturalistic, lighthearted scenes of activity on beach and boardwalk in single- and double-page illustrations." Ken and Sylvia Marantz, Children' Literature "Joanne Linden's suspenseful picture book, set on the boardwalk, is a breath of salty, beach air! [...] Ben & Zip is a real page-turner with playful verse and a heart-warming conclusion that's as sweet as salt water taffy." Lisa J. Curtis, New York Parenting