Children will be eager to hear what their pets go through while they’re away at school, and the uplifting story of friendship and bravery will satisfy widely. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 'Truman’s seemingly small accomplishment will give readers and viewers cause to celebrate and appreciate the things they achieve every day, no matter the size.' 'The smallness of Truman’s world makes his expedition appropriately daunting-and funny-as he makes his way out of his tank and toward the door.Observational humor, clear affection between Truman and Sarah, and bold adventure make this a memorable pet-owner love story.' Never underestimate the feats an animal will brave in order to be reunited with their loved ones.' * 'The ending.is just right.Peaceful and pensive like Truman himself, this book charms there's just something uplifting and wonderful about the whole package. Her very favorite place to swim, however, is at her community pool in Brooklyn with her sons and her neighbors. She also is the author-illustrator of A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals Stumpkin and Vampenguin. Lucy has swum in creeks, streams, gorges, rivers, swimming holes, pools (above- and in-ground), lakes (both Great and Finger), decorative fountains, and oceans. She was happily paired with Jean Reidy for both Truman, which was named a New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019, and Sylvie.

Lucy Ruth Cummins is an author, illustrator, and art director of children’s books. Jean writes from her home in Colorado where she lives right across the street from her neighborhood library…which she visits nearly every day.

Her books include Truman and Sylvie, both illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins. She is a three-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award winner, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor winner, and recognized on “Best of” lists by School Library Journal, The New York Times, NPR, and Amazon. Jean Reidy’s bestselling and award-winning picture books have earned their spots as favorites among readers and listeners of all ages and from all over the world.

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