George and Martha Rise and Shine - by James Marshall (Paperback)

About the Book

In five brief episodes two hippos confirm their friendship: "The Fibber," "The Experiment," "The Picnic," "The Scary Movie!," and "The Secret Club."

Book Synopsis

Start off your day with George and Martha, the most lovable hippo friends around!

George and Martha discover the importance of honest communication--and that sometimes it's better to let your best friend sleep in rather than bring their bed along to the picnic.

A man with a talent for friendship, James Marshall defined its very essence in his stories about the world's two best friends. Each of these five brief tales is filled with humor, and James Marshall's drawings are guaranteed to spark feelings of empathy, delight, and self-recognition.

Review Quotes

"Brightly funny pictures and a well-understated text." Publishers Weekly --

About the Author

James Marshall (1942-1992) created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing!, and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children's books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master's degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life's work as one of the finest creators of children's books of the twentieth century. In 2007, James Marshall was posthumously awarded the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for his lasting contribution to literature for children.