Doctor de Soto Goes to Africa (Trophy Picture Books (Pb))

Steig, William

ISBN 10: 0780739884 ISBN 13: 9780780739888

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1994

Synopsis

Doctor Bernard De Soto, world-renowned mouse dentist, is back! This time, he's summoned to Africa to aid Mudambo, an elephant with an unbearable toothache.

About this title

Review:

"Steig's fresh, humorous turns of phrase, his amiable characterizations, and his gentle colors are as beguiling and ingenuous as ever."-- "K.""Devoted fans will give their eyeteeth for another story about the selfless, diminutive dentist."-- "The Horn Book"The vibrant, colorful illustrations exude a freshness and pizzazz that will leave readers wondering where the next worldclass toothache will strike."-- "Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

William Steig's drawings appeared regularly in The New Yorker since 1930. He also wrote and illustrated books for children, most recently his memoir, When Everybody Wore a Hat. His other books include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, winner of the Caldecott Medal; The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book; and Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books; Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa; Pete's A Pizza; and Zeke Pippin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0780739884
• ISBN 13: 9780780739888
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Steig William