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Books by Timothy Bush

ALL IN JUST ONE COOKIE by Susan E. Goodman
FOOD & COOKING
Released: June 1, 2006
by Susan E. Goodman, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"Shelve next to Marjorie Priceman's How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (1994), and turn even more young gourmands into globetrotters. (Picture book/nonfiction. 6-8)"
Chocolate-chip cookies may come from Grandma's oven, but their ingredients come from all over the world, as a pair of exuberant animal researchers finds out. Read full book review >
JANEY AND THE FAMOUS AUTHOR by Mary Downing Hahn
FICTION
Released: Aug. 15, 2005
by Mary Downing Hahn, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"A warm companion to Louise Borden's The Day Eddie Met the Author (2001) or Eve Bunting's My Special Day at Third Street School (2004). (Fiction. 7-9)"
A bookish child almost misses seeing her favorite writer in the whole wide world, in a wish-fulfillment tale that will turn any author groupie (or author, for that matter) green with envy. Read full book review >
TEDDY BEAR, TEDDY BEAR by Timothy Bush
MUSIC AND THE ARTS
Released: May 1, 2005
by Timothy Bush, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"Bush's refreshing take on this classic rhyme only enhances its timeless endurance and is a wonderful way to introduce a true favorite to the next generation of little bears. (Picture book. 2-5)"
Using only his vibrant illustrations, Bush creatively transforms the familiar rhyme about an active bear's day into a full-out adventure. Read full book review >
MY DAD’S JOB by Peter Glassman
FAMILY AND GROWING UP
Released: May 1, 2003
by Peter Glassman, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"Silly, but fun. (Picture book. 5-9)"
A youngster listens to his dad talk about work each night and takes it too literally. Read full book review >
CHRISTMAS CRICKET by Eve Bunting
ANIMALS
Released: Oct. 21, 2002
by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"The story can serve as simply a satisfying tale of an endearing insect who finds his way or, on a deeper level, as a parable of the faith journey. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Bunting (One Candle, below, etc.) shows her consummate talent as a storyteller in this simple but profound tale of a cricket who comes in from the cold to find warmth, light, companionship, and ultimately joy in his own little world. Read full book review >
MATH MAN by Teri Daniels
FICTION
Released: Oct. 1, 2001
by Teri Daniels, illustrated by Timothy Bush

Math Man might be a barrel of fun, but he's not going to be teaching readers much math. Read full book review >
BENJAMIN MCFADDEN AND THE ROBOT BABYSITTER by Timothy Bush
FICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 1998
by Timothy Bush, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"Order is restored in the nick of time; readers will share Benjamin's relief that the returning parents never suspect the chaos that reigned moments before. (Picture book. 5-8)"
In a futuristic tale from Bush (Three at Sea, 1994, etc.), Benjamin's parents go out for a night on the rings of Saturn, leaving him in the care of Babysitter, a robot who is preprogrammed for bedtime at 8:00, with no cookies, no milk, and no sense of humor. Read full book review >
THREE AT SEA by Timothy Bush
ADVENTURE
Released: Aug. 10, 1994
by Timothy Bush, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"A winner. (Picture book. 4-9)"
 Three rough-and-ready little boys are sporting on an inner tube when it drifts out to sea. Read full book review >
JAMES IN THE HOUSE OF AUNT PRUDENCE by Timothy Bush
FICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 1993
by Timothy Bush, illustrated by Timothy Bush
"A promising debut, with engagingly offbeat, childlike humor and a sure hand with the lively art. (Picture book. 4-8)"
 A young guest in the home of an elderly relative, wreaking havoc that's actually caused by animals that come alive from her precious artifacts, isn't new; still, Bush develops the idea imaginatively, with energetic drafting and a comic spirit that pleasantly recall the art of David Small. Read full book review >