Synopses & Reviews
When Uncle Dinkleschmidt buys three rubber balls for his toy store, it's up to Rudy to take very good care of them. But as soon as he is left alone in the shop, Rudy discovers that these are no ordinary balls, and that's when the magic begins. . .
Synopsis
When his boss leaves him alone in the antique toy shop, Rudy defies orders not to play with the toys and starts bouncing a yellow ball. Up pops a large rubber man and then another and another. And off they run down the street, sweeping the boy way up into the sky for an afternoon of high adventure. Color illustrations.
About the Author
Richard Egielski, the illustrator of The Tub People and The Tub Grandfather, both by Pam Conrad, was the winner of the 1987 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Hey, Al. Both Buz and Jazper, which he wrote and illustrated, are New York Times Best Illustrated Books for Children. Mr. Egielski lives in Milford, NJ.