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Who Said That?

Written by Robert Burleigh Illustrated by David Catrow – 1997

Summary: (...I didn’t. I thought you said that, there isn’t anyone else here, OK now I’m freaked…)

Over the River and Through the Woods

Written by Lydia Maria Child Illustrated by David Catrow – 1996

Summary: The traditional Currier and Ives trip to grandma’s house: sitting in a cramped Pontiac van in traffic with Oreo cookies stuck to your butt.

The Long, Long Letter

Written by Elizabeth Spurr Illustrated by David Catrow – 1996

Summary: Just a hint: Aunt Hetta’s letter is way longer than the book.

The Million Dollar Bear

Written by William Kotzwinkle Illustrated by David Catrow – 1995

Summary: It sounds like a Goldman Sachs government bail-out but it’s really a wonderful story.

Ridiculous Rhymes from A to Z

Written by John Walker Illustrated by David Catrow – 1995

Summary: In alphabetical order.

She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on Her Head

Written by Katherine Lasky Illustrated by David Catrow – 1995

Summary: Fashion statements before Greenpeace, Redford and the National Geographic Channel.

Backstage with Clawdio

Written by Harriet Berg Schwartz Illustrated by David Catrow – 1993

Summary: A cat backstage on Broadway before Starbucks and the Disney Store moved next door.

The Cataracts of Ladore

Written by Robert Southey Illustrated by David Catrow – 1992

Summary: Robert Southey, Britain’s Poet Laureate (1774-1843) personally requested me to illustrate this poem during a seance in Detroit in 1989.

Good Cats/Bad Cats

Written by Charles Ghigna Illustrated by David Catrow – 1992

Summary: (Cats, you just don’t know what they’re thinking.)

Good Dogs/Bad Dogs

Written by Charles Ghigna Illustrated by David Catrow – 1992

Summary: Sometimes they’re good or sometimes bad but they’re always dogs.

The Middle-Child Blues

"This ode to all the ‘mid-kids’ demands to be read aloud accompanied by plenty of foot tapping and grooving.”

~ Kirkus
How Murray Saved Christmas

“This is a great book for children ages five to fifteen, although I have to admit, it was over my head.”

~ Jon Lovitz