THE PEDDLER OF PUDDLES
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Peddler travels the countryside making perfect puddles for all his forest friends. Puddles that delight ducks, refresh frogs, and satisfy even the thirstiest hummingbird. But being constantly on the go can be lonely, and it's not until his friends step in that the Peddler discovers the joys of a home sweet home of his own.
What People are Saying
"This enchanting tale also offers an understated message of kindness reciprocated."
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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"There are writers, and there are storytellers, and with this simply told yet magical tale, Ferry establishes herself as one of the latter. Lichtenheld’s joyful illustrations, created with pencil, watercolor, and colored pencils, visually express the spirit of kindness that fills this heartfelt, memorable tale."
— Booklist (starred review)
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“Offers an expansive puddle of possibility.”
— Publishers Weekly
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"Filled with charmingly cartoonish animals, the Peddler’s world blossoms in Lichtenheld’s drawings, softened with pastel watercolor and colored pencil."
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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FAVORITE QUOTE
"Sometimes the world is mud luscious and puddle wonderful." - Thomas M. Disch​
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early sketches
