Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman

Superhero Joe and the Creature Next Door Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman

Brief Description: Joe conquers his fear of the strange creature moving into the house next door, as well as the treehouse in the creature's backyard. Marc Notes: A Paula Wiseman Book.; Joe conquers his fear of the strange creature moving into the house next door, as well as the treehouse in the creature's backyard. Publisher Marketing: "Super Joe is super fun from beginning to end" ("Children's Literature")--and now he's back for another adventure. One quiet morning, in a small town, a moving van arrives and brings the creature next door! Where did it come from? Why is it here? From his window Joe can't see the creature's face, but he can imagine...the neighborhood will never be the same. Who can help? It's Superhero Joe to the rescue! But could it be that Joe's fears are much wilder than his new neighbor? Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013 (EAN 9781442412682, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 01/01/2014 pg. 110 (EAN 9781442412682, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 49 (EAN 9781442412682, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Weitzman, Jacqueline Preiss Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman is the author of "You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum", illustrated by her sister, #1 "New York Times" bestselling artist Robin Preiss Glasser. Weitzman graduated from Vassar College where she majored in Art History. She has contributed to several "New York Times" bestselling books for children. She lives with her family in New York State. Contributor Bio:  Barrett, Ronald Ron Barrett is the internationally bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including "Superhero Joe", "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs", "Pickles to Pittsburgh", "Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing", and "Old MacDonald Had an Apartment House". His illustrations have been honored by the Society of Illustrators and have been exhibited at The Louvre in Paris. He lives in New York City. Contributor Bio:  Barrett, Ron Ron Barrett is the internationally bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including "Superhero Joe", "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs", "Pickles to Pittsburgh", "Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing", and "Old MacDonald Had an Apartment House". His illustrations have been honored by the Society of Illustrators and have been exhibited at The Louvre in Paris. He lives in New York City.