Praise for "Waddle! Waddle! " * "If Proimos s eye-popping comic-book colors, repetition, and made-to-be-read-aloud text aren t enough, the final revelation is so silly it s genius." -- "Publishers Weekly, "starred review "This humorous adventure zooms along in snappy dialogue that is barely contained in large, colorful speech bubbles. A delightful refrain of "Waddle. Waddle. Belly Slide!" will have children chanting or, more likely, shouting along. Friendship on the ice: fraught with danger but funny and fulfilling in the end." -- "Kirkus Reviews" Praise for "Year of the Jungle" * "Where more realistic illustrations would feel overwrought and sentimental, Proimos' [drawings] are sturdy and sweet, reflecting a child's clear-eyed innocence." -- "Booklist," starred review * "Proimos' ink-lined, digitally colored illustrations are the pitch-perfect tonal complement to Collins' narration... " --"The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books," starred review Praise for "Swim! Swim!" "[Proimos] uses the comic-book format, with panels and word balloons, to great effect here; Lerch's repeated "Swim! Swim!" can be a nice storytime chant. The bright colors and clear art match the simple story and will attract the youngest read-to-me set." -- "Booklist" "The large font and few words make this simple story of friendship accessible to early readers." -- "School Library Journal" "

James Proimos has created many books for children, including "The Best Bike Ride Ever" and "12 Things to Do Before You Crash and Burn." He is the illustrator of "Year of the Jungle," by Suzanne Collins, a Parents' Choice Silver Award winner. He is also the mastermind behind "Swim! Swim!," under the name Lerch. At the time you are reading this there is a sixty-four percent chance he is bearded. And a ninety percent chance he is at least eighty-two percent vegan. Learn more at jamesproimos.blogspot.com/