Mickey McGuffin's Ear - Tapa dura

John Hall has never forgotten the language of childhood. He has the magical gift of seeing the world through the prism of a child s imagination. A former elementary grades teacher and educational consultant, John has now collaborated on several picture books with renowned illustrator and fellow Kansan, Stephen Gilpin. You'll often find John in grade school classrooms showing kids how much fun reading can be, and inspiring them to write their own books. Mr. Hall is the visionary behind the Power Of Please DVD program for schools, scheduled for 2009 release!

Mr. Hall, I ve been a librarian for 29 years. We look daily for books like yours to share with our children. While there are thousands of books published yearly, books like yours are rare. In Mickey McGuffin's Ear you have provided us with a character with whom we can identify, as well as love. I cannot imagine a child or adult who could read Mickey McGuffin's Ear without chuckling right out loud. Rich word patterning even more fun to read aloud. I've put five copies into circulation, and still they come and go almost by the hour! Good job! --Renee Ward, Librarian Franklin, TN

I read Mickey McGuffin's Ear to a third grade group today. THEY WENT BONKERS!! Absolutely loved it. All my kids could relate to forgetting something their mom told them. They were HOOKED!! By the end they were hanging over the table to get closer looks! I have never seen a reaction to a book like this. One kid said, "This is better than Dr. Suess!" --Janet Huff, Teacher, Arvada, CO

This book is so great! I think grown-ups should read it. Libby S. Maybe my Mom will give me a break now! Nicholas K. I must have this book or I will be miserable! Sarah Kate S. You rock, Dude! I would read any book you write. Your characters are so funny! Jason T. Mickey McGuffin s Ear is great! Please write about 1,000 more, okay? Landon P. I hope everyone in the whole wide world gets to read this book! Olivia C. --Real Live Kids!