Books by Paul Schmid
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review 1: Little Percy loves balloons, but because he is a porcupine, balloons do not love him back. Resourceful and independent-minded, Percy tries several solutions that don't work out; his big sister isn't really able to help either. In the end, it's Percy who comes up with a fix. En...
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review 1: Petunia loves skunks so much that she wants one for a pet. She promises to feed it, walk it, love it, and even clean the litter box. But there's one thing she doesn't quite realize about skunks. Can you guess what that is? A great kindergarten read aloud that preys on the cute a...
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review 1: The story is absurd and ridiculous--but Oliver is just so awkwardly, sweetly charming that I couldn't help but fall in love with him. Schmid, withe just a few dots and lines, and a hint of color, is able to convey such a wide range of emotions in this little tyke. Oliver is nervo...
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review 1: The illustrations are cute and I liked the idea behind this story, or at least what I'm assuming the idea is: to give kids inspiration for finding new and innovative ways to deal with problems. I'm not sure how educational it will be for kids, though, especially since Pearl did ...
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review 1: After reading the first Petunia book, I couldn't wait to read this one. Super cute illustrations, though I liked the first book better. Petunia is convinced that she is a wild animal and doesn't want to be human because it means you are "too clean, have to have good manners and t...
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review 1: Oliver and his Egg, by Paul Schmid, is a lovable tale about a young boy and his imagination. Upon finding a rock on the playground, young Oliver realizes that it is much more than a rock. Oliver and his new friend have some fantastical adventures together until suddenly the other...