About the Author

Best known for her Skippyjon Jones series, Judy Schachner has illustrated many of her own stories, including the much-lovedTheGrannymanand its companion book,Bits & Pieces. She has also illustrated stories by others, includingI Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pieby Alison Jackson andHow the Cat Swallowed Thunderby Lloyd Alexander.She lives in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

Reviews

"With his tiny, earnest eyes, and huge head, Dewey is downright adorable, and Schachner’s skillful layering of watercolor and pencil textures with photo collage gives the story a homespun, scrapbooked feel." —Publishers Weekly

“The mixed-media illustrations fairly glow with endearing whimsy… This sweet, homespun…story will appeal to Schachner’s many Skippyjon Jones fans and will introduce a new character to the canon.” —School Library Journal
 
“The illustrations are captivating…they are a joy to sit and gaze at, making the story so much more enjoyable. All ages can enjoy Dewey Bob, his antics, and his adventure.” —School Library Connection
 
"Schachner’s folksynarrative, full of charming couplets in speech bubbles from Dewey, is well matched by her delightfullyjumbled collage illustrations, combining snippets of paper and photographs with soft, gentle watercolorfigures. Little ones will love poring over Dewey’s collections to find treasures, and the heartwarming text...makes for a spirited read-aloud."  —Booklist