Nancy and Plum
It was Christmas Eve. Big snowflakes fluttered slowly through the air like white feathers
and made all of Heavenly Valley smooth and white and quiet and beautiful.
So begins the story of two orphaned sisters at Mrs. Monday’s Boarding School. But nothing is heavenly for Nancy and Pamela (aka Plum): their parents died in a tragic accident years ago, they’re constantly punished by the cruel Mrs. Monday, and they’re all alone for the holidays.
Luckily, Nancy and Plum have each other, and though their prospects may be bleak, they’re determined to change their lot for the better. If their plan works, the spirited sisters will never spend Christmas at the cold, dark boarding school again. But what will they find on the…
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October 11, 2011
For as long as I can remember, I have felt a strong connection to animals. I enjoy learning about them, caring for them, and of course, when ever possible, drawing them. That’s why illustrating The Carnival of the Animals was such a joy. It was great fun figuring out what each animal should look like based on how the poems described them, and listening to the classical music while I drew each one helped a great deal. I believe animals all have unique personalities and abilities, and if we are observant, we can learn a great deal from them.
The first animal I ever truly connected with was my dog Skippy. He was a mix of rat terrier and…
Nancy and Plum
Betty MacDonald; illustrated by Mary GrandPre; introduction by Jeanne Birdsall
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonaldBetty MacDonald was born in Boulder, Colorado, and grew up in various places in the West. The Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle stories were first told to her daughters, Anne and Joan. MacDonald is also the author of The Egg and I, Anybody Can Do Anything, Nancy and Plum, and Onions in the Stew. Mrs. MacDonald died in 1958.
Nancy and Plum
Betty MacDonald; illustrated by Mary GrandPre; introduction by Jeanne Birdsall
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic
Betty MacDonald
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonald
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm
Betty MacDonald