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Books by Lee White

SOPHIE'S FISH by A.E. Cannon
Released: March 15, 2012
Kirkus Star
by A.E. Cannon, illustrated by Lee White
"Visually offbeat and beautiful. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Transfixing artwork shows a boy's imagination running wild on the potential ramifications of pet sitting. Read full book review >
A CRAZY DAY AT THE CRITTER CAFÉ by Barbara Odanaka
ANIMALS
Released: June 9, 2009
by Barbara Odanaka, illustrated by Lee White
"There are not too many cooks in this kitchen, as high-interest humor creates a rollicking read-aloud. (Picture book. 4-8)"
Havoc erupts in high-spirited fashion when the animals' bus breaks down outside the local restaurant. Read full book review >
DUCKS DON’T WEAR SOCKS by John Nedwidek
ANIMALS
Released: April 1, 2008
by John Nedwidek, illustrated by Lee White
"This goofy concept will entertain kids as it pokes fun at being too serious. (Picture book. 4-7)"
When Emily, a serious girl, meets Duck, who is definitely not serious and is riding a unicycle and wearing socks, she points out, "Ducks don't wear socks." Read full book review >
THE HOUSE TAKES A VACATION by Jacqueline Davies
FICTION
Released: March 1, 2007
by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Lee White
"Nevertheless, kids will enjoy the silliness and animated house sections. (Picture book. 4-8)"
House moving takes on new meaning in this offbeat tale. Read full book review >
HUSH LITTLE DIGGER by Ellen Olson-Brown
BEDTIME BOOK
Released: May 1, 2006
by Ellen Olson-Brown, illustrated by Lee White
"Not as cleverly crafted as Daniel Kirk's Hush Little Alien (1999), but for those children with a vehicle mania, this illustrated lullaby will drive away the blues. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Olson-Brown borrows the tune of "Hush Little Baby" and adapts it for the benefit of the automotive-obsessed youngster. Read full book review >
STOP THAT NOSE! by Martha Peaslee Levine
FICTION
Released: March 1, 2006
by Martha Peaslee Levine, illustrated by Lee White
"This surreal rescue story should tickle tiny noses with lots of giggles and guffaws. (Picture book. 3-8)"
A wayward proboscis takes flight and leads a young boy on a merry chase in this utterly absurd, but amusing nonsense tale. Read full book review >