Amy Jindra Hodgson – illustratör

A boastful bear learns how to be a good listener and friend in this endearing, funny picture book by the author of Truman.Everyone knows that Bob is the biggest, strongest, and smartest bear in the world . . . because he tells them so, over and over again. No one can question him because Bob does all the talking. That is, until the day Bill comes along. Bill isn’t big or strong, but he asks lots of questions of the creatures around him. He’s interested in everyone, and soon, all the animals are so busy getting to know one another, they stop noticing poor Bob. Until—Bill does! But is Bob finally ready to have a real conversation, one that includes both talking and listening?

From bestselling author Katie Cotugno and illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson comes a charming new chapter-book series about a plucky seven-year-old who can see things other people miss, perfect for fans of Ivy & BeanFor two hours every day, seven-year-old Penelope Positano wears an eye patch. Her eye muscles don’t quite match, and wearing the patch on her strong eye helps her less-strong eye catch up. And whenever she wears her eye patch, Penelope notices things that other people overlook.The Positanos are getting a dog, and it’s Penelope’s job to find the perfect pup for her family. Her mom thinks they should pick the most obedient dog, and her dad wants the dog that likes his music the best, but Penelope’s not sure. Her best friend Gus said she would know which dog was meant to be hers, but the more Penelope looks, the more she worries that her dog isn’t out there.It’s only with the encouragement of her grandma—and the help of her trusty eye patch—that Penelope realizes the perfect dog might be closer than she thinks.

From bestselling author Katie Cotugno and illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson comes a charming full-color chapter-book series about a plucky seven-year-old who can see things other people miss, perfect for fans of Ivy & BeanFor as long as Penelope can remember, her grandma has had a super-secret pen pal. After years of wondering, Penelope and her sister Pearl are determined to find out who their grandma has been writing to all this time. Could it be Quinn, the glamorous tailor? Could it be Mr. Lee, the kind man who runs the grocery store?Penelope can’t wait to investigate this mystery with her sister, but the longer they look for the secret pen pal, the less excited Pearl seems. Can Penelope solve the mystery before Pearl loses interest, or has her sister outgrown their adventures together?Featuring vibrant full-color illustrations on every page and a gentle, engaging mystery, Penelope Positano is ideal for emergent readers taking their first steps into chapter books.