Kate Feiffer

"This clever cautionary tale is nothing short of spectacular..."
-School Library Journal

"Text and breezy cartoon illustrations are laced with humor, making this an excellent choice for reading aloud."
-Booklist

"In his one-page autobiography, Oliver Keaton makes it manifest that he wants a baby brother-and he knows he's getting one. So, when a cherubic baby sister arrives swaddled in pink, he's convinced it's a mistake...Feiffer's text has just the right amount of wry understatement for Goode's playful watercolors to work with, delivering plenty of chuckles. Together they make a warm-hearted and witty story that will bring families together whether or not they are expecting a new baby."
-Kirkus Reviews

"Her (Diane Goode's) ink lines are the very definition of verve, her sense of comic detailing is faultless"
-Publisher's Weekly

"When thinking of outstanding pairs a number of dynamite duos come to mind - Rogers and Hart, Stanley and Livingstone, Fred and Ginger, Holmes and Watson, lox and bagels? Seriously, in the world of children's literature Feiffer and Goode certainly top the list."
-Gail Cooke on-line reviewer/blogger

FINALLY!
The book that finally answers the age-old question: What's the baby doing? Emily and Gus are counting down the days until they can finally meet their new brother (or sister!). It's not easy to be patient. What does the baby do all day anyway? Mom always says the baby is eating...or sleeping...or kicking. Mom sure would be surprised if she knew what was really going on. This baby is having some great adventures!

"As a Pediatrician people often ask me how best to prepare their current children for a new baby. This is it. For kids it's all about fun and mystery and wonder. This book will help children get excited about their baby brothers and sisters. Worry about the details later. Get it for anyone expecting. - Dr. Jack Lavalette (amazon.com review)

An Indie Booksellers Summer 2009 Kids' List selection!

Starred review! Publisher's Weekly
"What if Mom and Dad were finally jailed for their crimes against their school-age daughter’s humanity (e.g., talking too loudly and enforcing a regular bedtime)? How perfect would that be? The sweetness of our narrator’s vision fades, however, when she realizes there would be no one around to love her and take care of her. Feiffer and Goode (previously paired for President Pennybaker) give this old chestnut of a story line an urbane sheen."
“This mother seems perfect to everyone -- she bakes, she's thoughtful, she smells nice -- but to her daughter she's too helpful and involved. She's trying to ruin her life! Feiffer and Goode do a great job of conveying the friction (and love!) between children and parents in this funny, imaginative book.”
- Caitlin Doggart, Where the Sidewalk Ends, Chatham, MA

"Oh, the humor! My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life essentially defines the quintessential spirit of parent-child relationships. It's a picture book that even adults will appreciate reading to themselves -- giving it to your own mother would certainly be a way to show her that you appreciate her, now, even if you couldn't show it as a child...Kate Feiffer, with her pitch-perfect writing skills, and Diane Goode, whose artwork corresponds flawlessley, have got this book SO right! I urge you to check-it-out."
- Bianca Schulze, The Children's Book Review

Puddles was named one of the funniest children's books of 2010 by The Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education.

Starred Review! Publishers Weekly
"The kid-friendly humor (“Just like meat loaf is like a loaf of meat, a conundrum is like a drum of conun,” one of the Sallys “explains,” as the dogs consider what to do), the full cast of eccentric characters and Tusa's (Fred Stays with Me!) lively b&w spot art should readily win fans for the Puddle family."

"Young readers will savor this rollicking adventure that eventually brings a family together on a street that perhaps belongs in our nation's capital: Compromise Road."
-Deborah Hokinson, BookPage

"The Problem with the Puddles is a blast from first page to last. My only complaint is that I didn't write it!"
- Sara Pennypacker, author of Clementine

"It's conflict resolution for children!"
-Victor Blake (Amazon.com review)

"-I strongly recommend that parents share this experience through the, "I read a page, you read a page," model. These characters have wonderful personalities, act impulsively, and encourage reading with expression! Even if you are excellent at predicting what will happen next, this story will keep you guessing."
- A. Sullivan "RedbugSullivan" Amazon.com review

What happens when a mom and a dad can't agree on anything? One thing that happens is you end up with two dogs named Sally. Find out more by reading "The Problem with The Puddles." Kate's debut novel is by turns funny, heartwarming, and wholly satisfying. Tricia Tusa's pleasing artwork makes the Puddles' world complete.

An IRA/CBC Children's Choice!

"Jules Feiffer makes fine use of his trademark curls and swirls of the pen, filling the pages to overflowing with a ­cornucopia of prospective pups. Against a white ­backdrop the pictures and words tumble over one another like dogs at play."
-Elizabeth Bird, The New York Times

"This book is a wonderful book for children. It is not only meant to be read to children, but by children. Finding a book that a child can read on his own can be very challenging, but this book is perfect for the developing reader. The text offers a chance for children to read expressively since there are so many pages with dialogue. Teachers and parents may find Which Puppy? a great spring board to discuss current events on a level the child can understand."
-Altar Boy "Pax Vobis" Amazon.com review

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD PREMIER SELECTION!

There's something about children's books that feature dogs that just tear at my heart. I'm way past reading these books age-wise, but I doubt I'll ever get past that point emotion-wise. "Henry, the Dog with No Tail" is just such a book. If you love dogs, you've probably talked about their tails (long and fluffy, short and stumpy?), so when Henry goes to the tail-or to get a new tail, you'll have to laugh. Oh, I mean the kids will. By the father-daughter team of Kate and Jules Feiffer, who live on Martha's Vineyard, the book features Jules' quintessential drawings. -By Melanie Lauwers, Books editor, The Cape Cod Times

A FAVORITE OF PINK LOVING KIDS!


"Feiffer has an economy of style and understated wit that reminds me of her father, Jules, and also of the way children really speak."
- Penelope Green, The New York Times Book Review

"Double Pink" is a delight in every way: its writing is witty, engaging, clever and compelling and its illustrations are pure visual confection."
-Massacusetts mom, amazon.com review

When in France, read Lili en Rose

When in Italy, read Doppia Rosa

VOTE FOR LUKE PENNYBKER
HE'S NOT A REPUBLICAN.
HE'S NOT A DEMOCRAT.
HE'S IN THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!

One of the 10 Best Books of 2008
-Grandparents.com

"Funny and full of kid-power, "President Pennybaker" is spirited, enthusiastic and maybe even plausible, except for the part where Luke paints the White House orange. But is being president of the United States too much work for a kid who just wants to be a kid? You betcha — but it's a fun, inspirational read that is perfect for this campaign season."
- Lee Littlewood, Kid's Home Library

"I don't know the last time I read something that seemed so destined to become a classic."
- P. Baxandall, Amazon.com review