Great-Grandpa Fussy and the Little Puckerdoodles
 Mardo Williams
 (Reviewed by The Editor - Rebecca Brown)
 : Calliope Press
 2000 Calliope Press
 ISBN: 0964924137
 

21 Read-Aloud Stories about a noisy brood of imps & their doting Great-Grandfather.

Each story tells of the adventures of Teenie, Weenie & Waddles, the Puckerdoodles, as they go about their hectic lives going for ice cream, having a holiday, being bored, playing cowboys, making a Christmas picture, dreaming of a picnic, getting up on the wrong side of the bed & getting lost.

Lots of laughs, dabs of philosophy & lashings of syrup celebrate the unique bond between children & their great-grandparents.

Kukiko Mishima's enchanting illustrations are a joyous & colorful addition & bring the stories to life.

Mardo Williams (1906-2001) began his writing career in 1927 as a reporter for the daily Kenton News-Republican. He later joined the Copy Desk of the Columbus Dispatch, eventually writing a daily business column. He wrote for trade periodicals. His homage to his Mother's long life was recently reviewed: Maude 1883-1993: She Grew Up with the Country.
(06/01/03)

Rebecca