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Maureen Fergus writes books for young readers of all ages. Her picture books include And What If I Won't? and The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten. Maureen's writing has appeared in magazines such as Today's Parent, Chatelaine and Reader's Digest. Her novels include The Gypsy King trilogy, Exploits of a Reluctant (But Extremely Goodlooking) Hero, Recipe for Disaster and Ortega, which won the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award. She lives in Winnipeg with her husband, their three kids, a fish, a dog and a hedgehog.
PRAISE FOR The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten .. . with lively humor and a bright, welcoming cartoon aesthetic ... Young readers will giggle ... - Publishers Weekly You can almost smell the crayons ... A well-observed kindergarten whimsy. - Kirkus Reviews Fergus's light humor keeps the story amusing ... - The New York Times Tongue so firmly in cheek that it might have to be surgically removed, Fergus crafts a switcheroo that will have children rolling on the floor and, along with certain parents and less-experienced teachers, getting the point, too. - Booklist PRAISE FOR Mr. Zinger's Hat Petričić uses simple outlines and candy colors for the story within-a-story and somber shades and cross-hatching for the scenes of Mr. Zinger and Leo - so distinct are the styles, they could easily be the work of two separate, equally accomplished illustrators.... - Publishers Weekly This book oh-so-softly brings across a sweet multigenerational message about sharing the power of imagination. - Booklist Petričić ... expertly evokes the episode's understated warmth while cranking up the visual appeal with a set of distinctly delineated central characters interacting comfortably with one another. - Kirkus Reviews
