The Missing Piece - by Timmy Woitas (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this irresistibly silly read-aloud, a boy tries to become the best jigsaw puzzler in his family, but where-oh-where is the very last piece?

Percy loves puzzles. And it's no wonder: He comes from a long line of puzzlers, the best of whom was Great Aunt Gertrude, who could put together a jigsaw blindfolded and one-handed. Now Percy wants to claim Gertrude's spot as best in the family with a 5000-piece puzzle, the biggest his family has ever seen. If only he could find the missing final piece! As Percy searches everywhere, becoming more and more frantic, readers--and Percy's pet cat--will be giddy with the knowledge of where that piece is hiding.

About the Author

Timmy Woitas has lost many a puzzle piece over the years, but none was stolen by his great aunt Gertrude. Namely because he doesn't have a great aunt Gertrude. But he does have a cannibalistic stuffed lamb named Steven, and that should count for something. You can find him on the north side of Chicago, but please don't, unless it's to gush over his first picture book, Bobby and the Big Valentine.

Bats Langley is a painter, sculptor, writer, illustrator, and toy designer who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. His art has shown in galleries across the United States and the world, and he has illustrated for magazines and several picture books, including Groggle's Monster Valentine. He lives with his husband, Nicholas, in New York City.