Books by Jane Simmons and Complete Book Reviews

Jane Simmons, Author . Little, Brown $14.99 (216p) ISBN 978-0-316-04410-3

In Dickensian fashion, Simmons (the Daisy the Duck series) introduces readers to orphaned piglet Beryl and the cruel world of factory farming in her first novel. Beryl’s sty is “small and made of concrete and it sat in the corner of a...

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Ebb & Flo and the Baby Seal

Jane Simmons, Author Margaret K. McElderry Books $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-689-84368-6

With her mother's help, Flo and her dog, Ebb, reunite a wayward baby seal with its waiting mother in Ebb & Flo and the Baby Seal by Jane Simmons. The misty watercolors perfectly suit the seaside setting of this duo's third outing. ( Mar.)

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Daisy and the Egg

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $13.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-79747-4

In this sequel to Come Along, Daisy!, the winsome duckling is eagerly awaiting a sibling: Aunt Buttercup is sitting on an egg of Mama's as well as three of her own. But even after Daisy's cousins make their unprepossessing appearance (""Yuck! He's...

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Daisy Says ""Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush""

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $7.95 (7p) ISBN 978-0-316-79811-2

Youngsters can sing along with Daisy duck in two titles from Jane Simmons: Daisy Says ""Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush"" and Daisy Says ""If You're Happy and You Know It."" In both, adapted lyrics put the focus on animals. Tabbed pages tell ...

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Daisy and the Beastie

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $12.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-79785-6

Pip, the little brother Daisy helped hatch in Daisy and the Egg (a companion to the acclaimed Come Along, Daisy), achieves sidekick status in this charming follow-up. Simmons leaves the marshes for a barnyard backdrop. When the ducklings' grandpa...

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Daisy: The Little Duck with the Big Feet! - Box Set of 4

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $9.95 (7p) ISBN 978-0-316-79454-1

Jane Simmons's beloved duck makes a splash with a quartet of First Daisy Books in miniature board book editions, packaged in a compact carrying case, Daisy: The Little Duck with Big Feet! The four previously published titles are: Daisy's Favorite

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Quack, Daisy, Quack!

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $13.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-79587-6

Everything is just ducky when Auntie Lily brings Daisy Duck and her baby brother, Pip, to the feeding pond. ""Now we can make as much noise as we like."" Yet when a feathered crowd descends, and they attempt to reunite with Mama Duck, the duo's...

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Daisy Says ""If You're Happy and You Know It""

Jane Simmons, Author Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $7.95 (7p) ISBN 978-0-316-79940-9

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EBB & FLO AND THE NEW FRIEND

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator . S&S/Aladdin $6.99 (36p) ISBN 978-0-689-84890-2

The creator of Come Along, Daisy here applies her soft-hued luminous paintings to the subject of jealousy in a tale PW called "sweet and childlike. Older siblings especially will identify with Ebb's plight." Ages 3-7. (Apr.)

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THE DREAMTIME FAIRIES

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator . Little, Brown $15.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-316-79523-4

In this evocative tale, a girl who loves to tell stories takes her brother on a nighttime journey to visit a fairyland. When Lucy's little brother, Jamie, can't sleep because he sees "things in the shadows on the ceiling," she seeks...

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EBB & FLO AND THE GREEDY GULLS

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator . S&S/Aladdin $6.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-689-85810-9

The titular dog and girl and their friend Bird are back. This time, Ebb is falsely accused of consuming the sandwiches at a beach picnic. "Once again the emotions are true to life, and the full-bleed art simply sweeps up readers," noted PW.

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Ebb and Flo and the New Friend

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator Margaret K. McElderry Books $14.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-689-82483-8

Simmons (Come Along, Daisy; Daisy and the Egg) here applies her soft-hued, luminous paintings to the subject of jealousy. Ebb, a small dog, sits ""in her favorite spot"" in the bow of the girl Flo's boat as Flo's mother rows or tows it through the...

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Daisy's Hide-And-Seek: A Lift-The-Flap Book

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $9.95 (8p) ISBN 978-0-316-79616-3

The indefatigable duck is back in Daisy's Hide-and-Seek by Jane Simmons, this time looking for Pip. Youngsters can join Daisy in her search by pulling flaps that open the door to the chicken coop or by peeling back the petals of a poppy. The...

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Bouncy, Bouncy Daisy: A Daisy First Jigsaw Book

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $9.99 (5p) ISBN 978-0-316-79570-8

Familiar heroes and heroines get fancy in an array of interactive titles. Jane Simmons's lovable duck makes a splash in two Daisy First Jigsaw Books: Bouncy, Bouncy Daisy and Splish, Splash Daisy. Both paper-over-board books feature thick ...

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Splish, Splash Daisy: A Daisy First Jigsaw Book

Jane Simmons, Author, Jane Simmons, Illustrator Little, Brown Books for Young Readers $9.99 (5p) ISBN 978-0-316-79560-9

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Spring 1998 Flying Starts