Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers. Born in Milan, Italy, he now makes his home in Brooklyn, New York.
"""This charmer blends graphic-novel and early-reader conventions for young readers not quite ready to tackle chapter books."" -Booklist NPR Best Books of the Year New York Times Notable Children's Book Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Book of the Year The Horn Book Magazine Fanfare Best Book of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year ★ ""Three stories well suited to both reading newcomers and not-yet-reading listeners."" --The Horn Book Magazine, starred review ★ ""The winning combination of Ruzzier's signature ink-and-watercolor illustrations and humor in an easy reader/comic format is guaranteed to garner fans."" --School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""A fun, simple, yet sophisticated collection about a friendship between two very different characters."" --Kirkus Reviews ""A subtle lesson, couched in humor: We can be friends with people who aren't just like us."" --The New York Times ""A worthy heir to the classic Frog And Toad or Elephant & Piggie early readers, these playful vignettes have a subversive sense of humor that never becomes mean-spirited.""--NPR ""There's an easygoing, reassuring rhythm to the storytelling, and the simple text and sunny colors should engage nascent readers."" --Publishers Weekly ""This charmer blends graphic-novel and early-reader conventions for young readers not quite ready to tackle chapter books."" --Booklist ""Brilliant. Sure to be a favorite for reading aloud or as an easy reader."" --Imagination Soup ""Calm Fox and irrepressible Chick make a delightfully funny duo, and Ruzzier captures that perfectly in text and expressive, relatable illustrations. With vast appeal, this series debut will delight younger kids."" --Books to Borrow, Books to Buy ""The winning combination of Ruzzier's signature ink-and-watercolor illustrations and humor in an easy reader/comic format is guaranteed to garner fans.""--School Library Journal"