Now We Can Have A Wedding!

Sallie is getting married and the whole building is going to celebrate! From Mrs. Haru in 4C to Mr. Gonzales in 14B, each is planning a special contribution to the party.
As Sallie's little sister travels from apartment to apartment, she helps her neighbors prepare scrumptious wedding delicacies from around the world: tamales from Mexico, Tartar wedding pie from Russia, harmonizing steamed cakes from China, and much more. Sallie's sister wants to make something, too, but what? At the last minute she discovers that a small but important detail has been forgotten--one that can be her own special wedding surprise.

Judy Cox' jubilant tribute to wedding customs from many cultures and DyAnne DiSalvo Ryan's buoyant, intricately patterned pictures caputre the excitement of sharing a joyous occasion with friends, neighbors, and family.

"A sweet and joyful twist on weddings." --School Library Journal

Selected Works

Chapter Book
Nora and the Texas Terror
Nora's rowdy cousin from Texas is coming to stay. Is Ellie as bad as Nora remembers?
Picture Book
Carmen Learns English
Spanish-speaking Carmen attends Kindergarten, and teaches her classmates lessons about language and determination.
Cinco de Mouse-O!
Join Mouse on a Mexican Fiesta!
Adventure
The Case of the Purloined Professor
A whirlwind adventure the rats will never forget!
Picture book
Pick a Pumpkin, Mrs. Millie!
TIME magazine Best Children's Books of 2009
Award Winners
ONE IS A FEAST FOR MOUSE
Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award 2009
PUPPY POWER
Children's Choices list 2009
Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!
TIME magazine Best Children's Books of 2005
My Family Plays Music
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award 2004
Weird Stories from the Lonesome Café
Nevada Young Readers Award 2002
Adventure/Mystery
The Tails of Frederick and Ishbu: The Mystery of the Burmese Bandicoot
Can two pet rats save the world? Book One in "The Tails of Frederick and Ishbu" Great read aloud!