Synopses & Reviews
Review
"The idyllic friendship of those shy, pin-eyed, buck-toothed hippos ambles on." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
More stories about the two great chums: "The Dance Recital," "The French Lesson," "The Disguise," "The Beach," "The Garden."
Synopsis
More stories about the two great chums: The Dance Recital, The French Lesson, The Disguise, The Beach, The Garden.
Synopsis
This second installment in the beloved series showcases the sweetness of friendship.
George and Martha know that its always a good idea to have a true friend in your corner (or at your dance recital)--even if you don't listen to their warning about the sun and end up a bright pink hippo after a day at the beach.
A man with a talent for friendship, James Marshall defined its very essence in his stories about the world's two best friends. Each of these five brief tales is filled with humor, and James Marshall's drawings are guaranteed to spark feelings of empathy, delight, and self-recognition.
About the Author
James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious childrens books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a masters degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his lifes work as one of the finest creators of childrens books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.