A poet, screenwriter, travel journalist, novelist, and writer of
children’s books, George Mendoza (1934–2018) established
himself as a top author of his day, publishing over 100 books for
children and adults worldwide. In 1968, he was awarded the Lewis
Carroll Shelf Award for his book The Hunter I Might Have Been.
Ahead of his time in terms of packaging projects, his phenomenal
energy, talent, and imagination were reflected in his many
collaborations with celebrities such as Carol Burnett and Michel
Legrand, renowned artists like Eric Carle and Norman Rockwell, and
sports figures including Muhammad Ali and Ivan Lendl. Mendoza's
love for sailing and trout fishing may be found in his editions of
poetry, including Goodbye, River, Goodbye with photographs by
George A. Tice. He lived most of his life in New York City with his
wife, Ruth, and his children, Ashley and Ryan.
Doris Susan Smith is the author of several children's books,
including The Two Rabbits and The Travels of J.B. Rabbit.
"Like Doris Burn’s 1965 classic 'Andrew Henry’s Meadow,' this
picture book plays to the special fondness children have for
imagining the neat features they’d incorporate were they to build
houses of their own." —Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal
“[Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse!] is an utter delight, a book that
certain aesthetically oriented children will find endlessly
fascinating, picking out detail after tiny detail in Ms. Mouse’s
elegant designs for Squirrel, Fox, and Rabbit.” —Dan Kois, Slate
“The 10 Best Literary Rediscoveries of 2023”
“I love intricate pen work, and Doris Susan Smith delivers over and
over again... As for kids, they can read through this and decide
which of the houses they like best (and would like to live in
someday). One of those books that makes me sad my kids are too old
for picture books anymore. I would so read and reread this.” —
Betsy Bird, Arts Fuse 8
"Each dwelling is lovingly furnished down to the tiniest
detail." —The New York Times
"Each house represents not just a life but also a
lifestyle." —Slate
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