by Robert Munsch (Author), Michael Martchenko (Illustrator)
In this fourth collection, five timeless tales are now available together in a large-format hardcover. The stories included are: - Moira's Birthday - From Far Away - 50 Below Zero - The Boy in the Drawer - Millicent and the Wind (illustrated by Suzanne Duranceau) With over 25 million books in print worldwide, Robert Munsch remains one of North America's most loved storytellers. These collections have been praised as "... a treasure chest of crowd-pleasing picture books at a bargain price."--Booklist
Author Biography
Robert Munsch was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He studied to be a Jesuit priest but decided to work with children instead. He taught in a variety of nursery schools and daycare centers while he earned an MA in Early Childhood Education. In 1975, Munsch and his wife, Ann, moved to Guelph, Ontario. The Munschs have three children: Julie, Andrew, and Tyya.
Michael Martchenko has illustrated over 30 books for children and has exhibited his work throughout North America. He has won numerous awards for design and illustration. He lives with his wife, Patricia, in Toronto.
Suzanne Duranceau loves to interpret a text and render visible the emotions of the characters in a story. Her daughter, Alma, volunteers to act as her model and consultant.