Imagination-Arts​ Publications

Author Judith Peck uses imagination and ingenuity to present a story that successfully imparts the intended message in an entertaining way to young readers. The humor and the bouncy rhymes, coupled with bright watercolor illustrations by Nancy Eisen, further enhance the appeal. The pink and chubby piggy bank loves dinner time… but one day jumps off the shelf and runs away. When he is finally caught, he explains…every night his hunger is satisfied by coins, but in the morning, shaken [up] … he is hungry again the whole day long [and] implores. “See how I’m getting thin? Please when you give my meal to me, why can’t you leave it in?” Runaway Piggy Bank will be a runaway success with young readers with its vibrant artwork and rhyming verse tailor-made for reading aloud. BookWire Review, May, 2005  

An effective collaboration of author Judith Peck and artist Mario Stasolla, this book packs peppy rhyming verse, lively characters, and captivating, clutter-free illustrations to relate the fascinating story of love, parting and eventual reunion of a button and a button-hole [who] dwelled “on the waist of a gentleman’s vest, and hugged each other daily when the gentleman dressed.” Unfortunately, the man develops a fondness for the delicious cakes, pies and tarts at Miss Murphy’s shoppe, and this starts showing on his waist… and one day… the button pops off. The old man “let the matter go, for he was very busy and did not like to sew.” [Eventually]….Miss Murphy makes a patch… sews the button back [and]…the old man and Miss Murphy find their own wedded bliss. Besides inducing giggles from the picture-book audience, this delightful book presents information in an engaging way…while the large type and simple words prompt them to read and learn. BookWire Review, May, 2005