| Mr. Pudgins Contributor(s): Carlsen, Ruth Christoffer (Author), Bradfield, Margaret (Illustrator), Pearl, Nancy (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1477849424 ISBN-13: 9781477849422 Publisher: Two Lions OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 580 |
| Series: Nancy Pearl's Book Crush Rediscoveries |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.40 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: You've never met a babysitter like Mr. Pudgins When Mr. Pudgins comes to watch John, Pete, and Janey, all kinds of crazy things happen. Faucets run soda pop instead of water, the bathtub takes them for a ride, a case of the hiccups releases birds into the house, and friends step out of the mirror Somehow all evidence of their antics is erased by the time Mother and Father get home. Mr. Pudgins is the best babysitter ever But what happens when John, Pete, and Janey grow older? Ruth Christoffer Carlsen's classic novel, first published in 1951, celebrates the power of the imagination through one unforgettable babysitter. An introduction by noted librarian Nancy Pearl is included. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carlsen, Ruth Christoffer: - Ruth Christoffer Carlsen was a noted author of eight children's books. She grew up in the Midwest and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1939 with a degree in journalism. Her father, a railroad man with a twinkle in his eye, ran the Saint Paul Union Depot and partially inspired the character of Mr. Pudgins. Ruth married and settled with her family in Boulder, Colorado, where Mr. Pudgins was written. She tested each chapter of the book on her young family. After publication, the family moved to Austin, Texas, and then Iowa City, Iowa, where Ruth's husband was a professor. Together, they edited and wrote textbook and educational materials. Ruth Christoffer Carlsen is included in the Iowa City Literary Walk, which celebrates Iowa writers. |