James Marshall
James Marshall was an American author and illustrator best known for the George and Martha hippopotamus series and his irreverent retellings of fairy tales. His exuberant humor and expressive line work made him one of the most distinctive voices in picture books.
Works
- George and MarthaIllustrated stories of two hippo friends navigating their friendship ups and downs
- George and Martha Round and RoundGeorge and Martha face new challenges testing their deepening friendship
- The Cut-UpsMischievous boy duo cause hilarious mayhem wherever they go
- Rats on the RoofIllustrated collection of wry humor featuring animals and unexpected situations
- Miss Nelson Is Missing!Teacher's absence leads substitute to unmask the class troublemakers' crimes
- The Stupids Step OutAbsurdly oblivious family stumbles through embarrassingly ridiculous everyday situations
- Miss Nelson Is MissingTeacher's absence leads substitute to unmask the class troublemakers' crimes
- Goldilocks and the Three BearsClassic fairy tale retelling of girl with golden hair lost in the woods
- Red Riding HoodFairy tale adaptation of girl escaping predatory wolf through the dark forest