Ruth Ohi a illustré plus de 50 livres pour enfants et est l'auteure de certains d'entre eux. Ses livres, traduits en plusieurs langues, se vendent à travers le monde et ont figuré sur la liste de plusieurs prix littéraires prestigieux. Elle vit avec sa famille à Toronto.

 

RUTH OHI has illustrated more than fifty children’s books — several of which she has also written, including Fox and Squirrel, Fox and Squirrel Make a Friend, Shh! My Brother’s Napping, and Scribble. Her books have been nominated for many prestigious awards, including the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award, Mr. Christie’s Award, Chocolate Lily, Shining Willow, Blue Spruce and the Governor General’s Award. She lives with her family, and many backyard squirrels, in Toronto, Ontario. Visit her online at www.RuthOhi.com.

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“The gentle story will reassure readers that they can explore the world and return home again.”

School Library Journal, 12/09

“Here’s hoping their next adventure is just as lovable and sparks just as many musings about the secret lives of toys and pets.”

Kirkus Reviews, 10/09

“Ruth Ohi captures the magic of imagination . . . by making these charming little characters come alive. Highly recommended.”

Resource Links, 12/09

“The end of the story leaves readers with a satisfied “no place like home” feeling . . . hopefully, a third adventure will take place. Highly Recommended.”

CM Reviews, 11/09

“Plenty of scope for expressive drawings, brightened with cheerful watercolor washes.”

Booklist, 12/09

“Even the youngest of readers will giggle and smile at Ohi’s charming new book.”

Canadian Bookseller, 12/09

“This fun, touching story uses simple and spare language which, combined with engaging characters, makes for a wonderful read-aloud.”

Canadian Children’s Book News, Fall/09

“A tender tale for the very small told via generous amounts of vibrant watercolour . . . and a perfect economy of words.”

Globe and Mail, 10/10/09

Chicken, Pig, Cow On the Move

Last year’s Chicken, Pig, Cow went on to become one of the CCBC’s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2009. Now the clay animals are back in a wonderful new adventure.

Chicken, Pig, and Cow reluctantly admit that there doesn’t seem to be enough space for them in their popsiclestick barn. With Chicken standing on Cow’s hoof, and Cow squishing Chicken’s tail, and Chicken wearing Pig’s tail, the animals decide it’s time to move to a bigger place. Pig’s choice of a possible new home turns out to be too linty and Cow’s choice turns out to be too scary, but the dollhouse Chicken finds is perfect. Despite the extra room, though, when none of them can fall asleep alone, they seek one another out, finally crowding together in a bathtub and falling asleep.

This fun, touching story uses simple and spare language which, combined with engaging characters, makes for a wonderful read-aloud. From Pig jumping on the dollhouse bed to Chicken looking in the fridge, the watercolour illustrations are filled with a natural humour that will delight readers. Children will love searching for traces of lint that remain for several pages after Pig’s choice of a new home, as well as finding out what makes Cow’s choice of home so scary. Perhaps the best illustration, though, is at the end where the animals are now outside enjoying “a little adventure.” Children will love seeing Chicken’s peering curiously at a garden hose, unaware that Mother is about to turn it on.

Chicken, Pig, Cow on the Move (A Ruth Ohi Picture Book)

“Everybody on a move, la la la...” When Chicken, Pig and Cow grow restless in their cramped popsicle-stick barn, they look for a new home. Girl’s dollhouse seems like a suitable fit for them, but then they discover that perhaps their jam-packed barn wasn’t so bad after all. This charming tale features gentle watercolour artwork.