George and Martha, those incomparable hippos, will delight readers of
all ages in these five funny, warm, and wonderful stories. This 368-page
hardcover edition will bring joy and giggles for years and makes an
excellent gift.
Like all best friends, George and Martha do everything together--go to
the movies, play at the beach, and just hang around not doing much of
anything. George and Martha teach each other (and adoring readers) that
even in a close friendship, privacy is important, practical jokes can
sometimes backfire, and among other things, pouring split pea soup into
your loafers to spare the chef's feelings is not the best-laid plan.
A man with a talent for friendship, James Marshall defined its very
essence in his stories about the world's two best friends. In this
volume, all thirty-five episodes are brought together to celebrate
friendship and two of the most lovable characters ever created. Each of
these brief tales is filled with humor, and James Marshall's drawings
are guaranteed to spark feelings of empathy, delight, and
self-recognition.
This collector's edition includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak as
well as appreciations by some of the top authors and illustrators
working in children's publishing today. It is a true testament to James
Marshall as an author, as an artist, and as a person that his work and
his life inspired such a diverse and immensely talented group. Noted
children's book historian Anita Silvey provides an afterword.